{
  "id": 11407365,
  "title": "Toney denies Soho nightclub assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/toney-denies-soho-nightclub-assault",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T09:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/toney-denies-soho-nightclub-assault/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England footballer Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to an assault charge at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The 30-year-old player from Northampton allegedly headbutted and punched Saber Da Silva at a nightclub on Wardour Street, Soho, on December 6th. Toney confirmed his identity and age during the court appearance. He opted for a trial at the Crown Court before a judge and jury, rather than a magistrates' court trial. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 29th at Southwark Crown Court, with his bail set at unconditional. Toney, who has represented England with 10 caps, has played for various clubs like Northampton Town, Wigan Athletic, Peterborough United, and Brentford, currently representing Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.",
  "summary": "England striker Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a central London nightclub. The 30-year-old footballer, from Northampton, is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at a nightclub in Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December. At Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Toney confirmed his name and age, and pleaded not guilty … The post Toney denies Soho nightclub assault…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}