England Striker Ivan Toney Faces Assault Charges After Soho Nightclub Incident
Details Emerge on Ivan Toney's Assault Charge
(Corrects with Met Police clarifying that day of charge was Friday July 31)
Incident and Charges
Aug 7 (Reuters) - England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday, with the 30-year-old due in court next month.
The charge relates to an assault that allegedly took place on December 6 last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street.
Police Statement
"Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on Friday, 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm," the police said in a statement.
"He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September."
Toney's Career and Response
Club and International Career
Toney plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and scored 42 goals last season.
England Squad Involvement
He was also in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, but the former Brentford striker was sparingly used by coach Thomas Tuchel.
Official Response
"Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court," a spokesperson for Toney said in a statement to the media.
Upcoming Court Date and England Fixture
Toney's court date is two days before England host world champions Spain in their Nations League group opener at Wembley.
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra and Christian Radnedge)
