Ivan Toney charged with assault, appears in court 24 September
The 30-year-old Al-Ahli striker will face charges over an alleged incident at a Soho nightclub in December 2025
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Ivan Toney, the England and Al-Ahli striker, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September 2026. He faces a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charge on 31 July 2026.
The alleged assault took place at a nightclub on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December 2025. The Sun reported that Toney was arrested after an alleged headbutt. No further details about the victim or the circumstances have been released by police.
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What happens next
Toney’s first appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court will be a plea hearing. If he pleads not guilty, a trial date will be set. If he pleads guilty, the court will proceed to sentencing. Assault causing actual bodily harm carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.
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 statement did not address the specifics of the alleged incident.
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Toney’s career
Toney, who was born in Northampton, began his professional career at Northampton Town in 2012. He became the club’s youngest first-team player at the time. He later played for Newcastle United, Barnsley, Shrewsbury Town, Scunthorpe United, and Wigan Athletic on loan.
In 2018, he joined Peterborough United. During the 2019-20 season, he scored 24 goals in League One and was named the division’s Player of the Season. His form earned him a move to Brentford in 2020, where he scored 31 goals in the 2020-21 season, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League.
Toney made his England debut in 2023 after receiving his first call-up in 2022. He was part of the England squad for the 2026 World Cup. In May 2023, he was banned from football for eight months after being found guilty of 232 breaches of the Football Association’s betting rules.
In 2024, Toney left Brentford to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli on a contract until 2028. The transfer fee was reported to be £40 million. He has continued to play for the club since the move.
No Barnet connection
While Toney played for Brentford between 2020 and 2024, the alleged incident and the legal proceedings have no direct link to the London Borough of Barnet. The case will be heard at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, which covers central London.
Questions this report answers
+What is Ivan Toney charged with?
Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. The charge relates to an alleged incident at a nightclub on Wardour Street, W1, on 6 December 2025. He will appear in court on 24 September 2026.
+When will Ivan Toney appear in court?
Ivan Toney is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September 2026. This will be his first hearing since being charged with assault causing actual bodily harm.
+What happens if Ivan Toney pleads not guilty?
If Ivan Toney pleads not guilty at his hearing on 24 September 2026, the court will set a trial date. The case would then proceed to a full trial where evidence would be heard.
+Has Ivan Toney commented on the charge?
A spokesperson for Ivan Toney said he acknowledges the charge and looks forward to clearing his name in court. The statement did not provide further details about the alleged incident.
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