England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London.
The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker was charged on 31 July over an incident said to have taken place on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. He faces one count of assault causing actual bodily harm.
Toney is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September. The charge remains an allegation and has not yet been tested in court.
What has Ivan Toney said about the charge?
A spokesperson for Toney said the footballer intends to contest the allegation.
"Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court."
No further details about the alleged incident were provided. For now, the publicly reported position is straightforward: a charge has been filed, Toney denies wrongdoing through his spokesperson, and the case is due before magistrates in September. Everything beyond that belongs in court, rather than the online speculation department.
What is Toney's recent England record?
Toney currently plays for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, having moved to Saudi Arabia in 2024 after his time with Brentford.
He was a surprise inclusion in England's World Cup squad and made two appearances during the tournament. Toney came on as a late substitute in England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina.
He then started the following month's third-place match against France, sometimes described as the "bronze final." England won that game 6-4.
The striker began his senior career at Northampton Town. He later had permanent spells with Newcastle United, Peterborough United and Brentford before joining Al-Ahli.
