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Footballer Ivan Toney arrives at court to face Soho nightclub assault charge

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Kirk, T. (2026, October 1). Footballer Ivan Toney arrives at court to face Soho nightclub assault charge. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/soho-england-northampton-wardour-street-london-b1299113.html

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Ivan Toney, an England footballer who played for Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia and participated in the World Cup, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 3 to face charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The incident occurred on December 6, 2022, when Toney allegedly headbutted and punched Saber Da Silva after an argument broke out between them at a live music venue in Soho. Toney entered a plea of not guilty during the short hearing that lasted only 12 minutes. The court heard that Da Silva sustained injuries to his nose and fingers from the alleged assault. Toney, who has scored 72 goals for Brentford before moving to Al-Ahli, missed out on the latest England squad due to this case.

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Toney was charged on July 31 with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after a Metropolitan Police investigation. asserted

Toney → charge → investigation

On Thursday, he was flanked by three members of his entourage as he arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court shortly after 9.30am. asserted

he → flank → 9.30am

Toney, who issued a statement to deny the allegation when news of the criminal case broke, is due in court at 10am. asserted

news → issue → am

Read More “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court,” a spokesperson previously said. asserted

spokesperson → read → court

Toney represented England at this summer’s World Cup and has 10 international appearances and one goal. asserted

Toney → represent → appearances

He missed out on the latest England squad for four Nations League ties. asserted

He → miss → ties

Toney started his career with Northampton Town and played for teams including Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United before signing for Brentford in 2020. asserted

Toney → start → 2020

He scored 72 goals during four years with the Bees before making a surprise switch in 2024 to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli. asserted

He → score → club

Footballer Ivan Toney arrives at court to face Soho nightclub assault charge

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