Ivan Toney Charged With Assault

England international footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho, central London, in December 2025. The 30-year-old striker was formally charged on July 31 and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 24, according to the Metropolitan Police.

The charge relates to an incident reported on Wardour Street shortly after midnight on December 6, 2025. Police were called to the area following reports of an altercation, and Toney was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of assault and affray before subsequently being released on bail.

The Metropolitan Police has now confirmed that Toney has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The charge is an allegation, and Toney has not been convicted of any offence. His case will be dealt with through the court process when he appears in September.

Toney’s representatives said the footballer was shocked by the charge but intended to defend himself in court. A spokesperson for the striker said he acknowledges the charge and looks forward to having the opportunity to clear his name.

The alleged incident took place several months before Toney’s latest football achievements. The striker currently plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, having previously established himself in English football with Brentford. He was also part of England’s squad at the 2026 World Cup.

Toney has enjoyed a productive period on the field with Al-Ahli. Reuters reported that he scored 42 goals during the previous season, while his performances also came as he continued his international career with England.

His next appearance before the court is scheduled for September 24 at Westminster Magistrates’ Court. The court appearance will provide the next stage in the legal process surrounding the assault charge.

The case has attracted attention because of Toney’s profile as an England international and his recent involvement at the 2026 World Cup. He featured for England during the tournament, including the team’s third-place play-off victory over France, according to reports.

Details surrounding the alleged nightclub incident have been reported by several British media outlets, but the central confirmed point from authorities is that Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. Any further allegations surrounding what happened during the incident should be treated as allegations unless established in court.

The charge comes after a police investigation into the incident. According to reports, the Metropolitan Police initially arrested Toney at the nightclub following the altercation. The investigation subsequently resulted in the formal charge issued on July 31.

Toney’s legal situation now develops separately from his football career. He remains an active professional player with Al-Ahli, while his England career has continued following his inclusion in the country’s 2026 World Cup squad.

The timing of his court appearance will also place the legal proceedings during the early part of England’s next international campaign. Toney is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 24, with England due to face Spain in the Nations League two days later, according to reports.

The case is expected to remain before the courts until its legal outcome is determined. Until then, the assault charge remains an allegation and Toney is entitled to due process.

Toney’s representatives have indicated that he intends to contest the matter and clear his name. The upcoming Westminster Magistrates’ Court hearing will therefore be an important next step in determining how the case proceeds.

For now, the England striker faces a legal challenge away from the football pitch after being charged over the alleged Soho incident. His continued football commitments with Al-Ahli and England will take place alongside the ongoing court proceedings.