Soccer star charged with alleged nightclub assault ‘causing actual bodily harm’: cops

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England forward Ivan Toney has been charged with assault after an incident at a nightclub, police said Friday.

Authorities said Toney was charged July 31 with assault “causing actual bodily harm.”

The alleged incident took place in December at a nightclub in the Soho district of London.

Ivan Toney of England reacts after a 1-2 loss during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Getty Images
A general view of 100 Wardour Street in central London on Friday, August 7, 2026. Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at the Soho nightclub, which has since closed. ZUMAPRESS.com

Police did not immediately give any other information about what happened.

BBC Sports said a spokesperson for Toney said the player “acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.”

Maxence Lacroix #26 of France and Toney compete for the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Getty Images

Toney, who plays for Al-Ahli in the Saudi Arabian league, is expected to appear in court on Sept. 24.

The 30-year-old Toney was a member of England’s squad that finished in third place at the World Cup last month.

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