The England striker, 30, will appear in court on September 24 over the alleged attack in December
Ivan Toney charged with assault over Soho nightclub incident
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England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub in London. The charge relates to an incident on 6 December last year at a venue on Wardour Street, according to the Crown Prosecution Service. Toney, 30, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24.
A witness described how a fan recognized Toney and tried to put his hands around his neck to take a photo, prompting Toney to say "Get off me, get off me." The witness suggested Toney, who wore a "real nice watch," may have been concerned he was being mugged. The alleged victim's account has not been independently verified.
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Toney, 30, of Nothampton, was charged last Thursday with assault causing actual bodily harm in relation to an alleged incident which reportedly took place on 6 December last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London.
reliability moderate3/8 sourcesToney, who is from Northampton but currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24.
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The charge relates to an alleged assault at a nightclub on Wardour Street , W1, that took place on 6 December 2025.
according to Evening Standard - NewsOne 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 +1And 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.
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Toney, who is from Northampton but currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on…
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