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Soccer-England striker Toney charged with assault at London nightclub

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Posted on August 7, 2026

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· Last updated: August 7, 2026

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England Striker Ivan Toney Charged with Assault at Soho Nightclub in London

Details of the Incident and Legal Proceedings

Alleged Assault at Soho Nightclub

Aug 7 (Reuters) - England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a Soho nightclub, London's Metropolitan Police said on Friday.

The charge relates to an assault that allegedly took place on December 6 last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street.

Police Statement and Charges

"Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on Thursday, 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."

Background on Ivan Toney

Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli and scored 42 goals last season, was also in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Reactions and Further Comments

Reuters has contacted Toney's representatives for comment.

(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Chopra and Christian Radnedge)

Key Takeaways

  • The charge stems from an alleged incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street, Soho, on December 6, 2025, where police say the victim’s injuries were not life‑threatening—Toney was formally charged on July 31, 2026. (reddit.com)
  • Witness accounts suggest a fan grabbed Toney around the neck to take a selfie, prompting a physical reaction that led to allegations of assault. (biobiochile.cl)
  • Toney, 30, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 24, 2026, where the charge of assault causing actual bodily harm will be addressed. (reddit.com)

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Ivan Toney was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm at a London nightclub.
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The alleged assault took place at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho, London.
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Ivan Toney will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September.
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Ivan Toney currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli.
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Yes, Ivan Toney was in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.

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