Ivan Toney Charged With Assault Over Soho Incident
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- Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following a 6 December incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho, central London; he was formally charged on 31 July.
- The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September to face the charge.
- A spokesperson for Toney said the player acknowledges the charge but is "naturally shocked" and looks forward to clearing his name in court.
- Toney started England's 6-4 win over France in the World Cup "bronze final" last month as a surprise squad pick; his only other tournament appearance was as a late substitute in the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina.
- The forward previously held permanent spells at Newcastle, Peterborough, and Brentford before moving to Saudi Arabia in 2024.
Why it matters: The incident Toney was charged over dates to 6 December — the same month he was being picked for England's World Cup squad — meaning he played the bronze final start against France while the underlying allegation was unresolved. With a contested defense signaled by his spokesperson and a September court date ahead, the legal process now runs parallel to his Al-Ahli and England commitments rather than being separated from them.
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