England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault
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Summary
England football player Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of headbutting and punching a person at a Soho nightclub last December. His trial will be held at crown court with a judge and jury.Key Facts
- Ivan Toney was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident on December 6.
- The alleged victim, Saber Da Silva, was injured in the nose and fingers.
- The incident reportedly began with a verbal exchange, then Toney headbutted and punched Da Silva.
- Toney appeared in Westminster magistrates court and pleaded not guilty.
- His trial will be held at Southwark crown court with a judge and jury.
- Toney plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli and has represented England internationally 10 times.
- He was charged on July 31 after the Metropolitan police investigated the case.
- Toney began his career at Northampton and later helped Brentford reach the Premier League before moving to Al-Ahli in 2024 for £40 million.
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