October 01, 2026

England striker Toney denies assault charge over 2025 nightclub incident

The striker pleads not guilty to the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm over the incident

England striker Toney denies assault charge over 2025 nightclub incident
Ivan Toney appears at Westminster Magistrates charged with assault - Westminster Magistrates' Court, London, Britain - Oct 1, 2026 Footballer Ivan Toney leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court following his charge of alleged assault in a nightclub in London the previous year Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Reuters

Published : 01 Oct 2026, 05:55 PM

Updated : 01 Oct 2026, 05:55 PM

England striker Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a charge of assault at a Soho nightclub in December, British media reported.

Toney, 30, denied a single count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an incident on Wardour Street on Dec 6, 2025, when he appeared at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court.

A spokesperson for Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, previously said he was shocked by having been charged, but looked forward to "being given the opportunity to clear his name in court".

Toney was in the England squad for the 2026 World Cup, though the former Brentford striker was little used by coach Thomas Tuchel.

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