Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a London nightclub last December.
The England striker, 30, was charged on July 31 in connection with the alleged assault on Wardour Street, London, in December 2025. He is scheduled to appear in court on September 24.
A statement from the Met Police read: "A man has been charged with assault following a Met investigation.
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"Ivan Toney, 30 (16.03.1996), of Northampton, was charged on Thursday, 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm.
"He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September.
"The charge relates to an assault, which reportedly took place on 6 December 2025 at a nightclub on Wardour Street, W1."
A spokesperson for Toney said, via The Mirror : "Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court."
Toney featured in England's squad at the recent FIFA World Cup held across the USA, Canada and Mexico , helping the Three Lions secure a third-place finish — their best result since 1966.
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His inclusion raised eyebrows among many and drew considerable criticism, given that Toney is plying his trade in Saudi Arabia , despite having netted an impressive 42 goals last season.
Toney remained on the bench until the semi-final defeat against Argentina , entering as a late substitute. He then started the third-place playoff victory over France , remaining on the field for 78 minutes.
Toney launched his professional journey with his local side Northampton before putting pen to paper with Newcastle in 2015. Subsequently, he gained experience through temporary spells at Barnsley, Shrewsbury, Scunthorpe and Wigan. His prolific scoring record at Peterborough first grabbed attention, paving the way for his transfer to Brentford in 2020.
He netted 72 goals across 141 matches for the Bees prior to his lucrative Middle Eastern transfer, with 36 of those coming in the Premier League, which earned him his maiden England selection in 2022 and his international bow in March 2023.
Overall, Toney has represented his nation on 10 occasions, finding the net once in a friendly against Belgium at Wembley in March 2024.
