England Forward Ivan Toney Charged with Assault After Alleged London Nightclub Incident
England international striker Ivan Toney, 30, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub on Wardour Street in December 2025. The Al-Ahli forward, who featured for England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, was charged by the Metropolitan Police on Thursday, July 31, 2026.
England striker Ivan Toney, 30, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm by the Metropolitan Police, following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho last December. The charge, confirmed today, relates to an event that reportedly took place on December 6, 2025, at a venue on Wardour Street in central London. Toney, who represented England at the recently concluded 2026 FIFA World Cup and plays his club football for Al-Ahli, was formally charged on Thursday, July 31, 2026. Argentina Declares 'National Football Teams Day' To Celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Win Over England.
Ivan Toney In Trouble
Court Appearance Set
The 30-year-old forward, born on March 16, 1996, is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, September 24, 2026. A statement from the Met Police indicated: 'Ivan Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on Thursday, 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September.'
Toney's Response and Club Career
A spokesperson for Ivan Toney issued a statement regarding the charge, noting that 'Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.'
Toney has been a prominent figure in English football for several years, making his senior debut for Northampton Town in 2012. He joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in August 2024 from Brentford in a reported £40 million deal. During the 2025-2026 season, Toney showcased exceptional form, scoring 42 goals across all competitions for Al-Ahli. South Korean Police Raid Korea Football Association Over Hiring Of Ex-National Team Coach Hong Myung-bo.
International Duty
His impressive club performances also saw him return to the England national team, where he featured in the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The legal proceedings are now underway, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses through the court system.
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