World : England Striker Ivan Toney Charged With Soho Nightclub Assault

The alleged incident reportedly occurred on 6 December last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London

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The alleged incident reportedly occurred on 6 December last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London. The Metropolitan Police said today that Ivan Toney, 30, was charged on July 31 with assault causing actual bodily harm.— AFP pic First Published: Friday, 07 Aug 2026 6:22 PM MYT LONDON, Aug 7 — England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub. A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.” The court date comes just two days before England’s UEFA Nations League fixture against World Cup holders Spain at Wembley, raising uncertainty over the striker’s availability.

Furthermore, Toney earned a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. The Sun newspaper reported on December 8 that Toney—who was in the England squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals last month—had been arrested after an alleged headbutt. Toney, from Northampton, is accused of the offence which took place in December.

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The alleged incident reportedly occurred on 6 December last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London.
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The Metropolitan Police said today that Ivan Toney, 30, was charged on July 31 with assault causing actual bodily harm.— AFP pic First Published: Friday, 07 Aug 2026 6:22 PM MYT LONDON, Aug 7 — England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a London nightclub.
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A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.” The court date comes just two days before England’s UEFA Nations League fixture against World Cup holders Spain at Wembley, raising uncertainty over the striker’s availability.
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Toney earned a surprise recall to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s FIFA World Cup.
according to Naija News
The Sun newspaper reported on December 8 that Toney—who was in the England squad that reached the World Cup semi-finals last month—had been arrested after an alleged headbutt.
according to Malay Mail
Toney, from Northampton, is accused of the offence which took place in December.
according to The Independent
The Sun newspaper reported on Dec 8 that Toney had been arrested after an alleged headbutt.
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One of them recognised him and said, "Oh, it’s Ivan Toney" and tried to put his hands around his neck to get a photo with him.
according to Daily Mail +1
And then Toney has said, "Get off me, get off me".' The witness said that the striker wore a 'real nice watch' and may have been concerned he was being mugged.
according to Daily Mail +1

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The Metropolitan Police said today that Ivan Toney, 30, was charged on July 31 with assault causing actual bodily harm.— AFP pic First…
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A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the…
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