Ivan Toney charged with assault in Soho, court date set
The Al-Ahli striker will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September 2026
Incident → evidence → outcomeIvan Toney, the England international striker, has been charged with assault following an incident in Soho last December. The Football Association and Al-Ahli, his Saudi Pro League club, have not commented on the charge.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charge on 31 July. A spokesperson said the decision followed a review of evidence but declined to provide additional details about the alleged victim or the circumstances of the incident.
Court appearance scheduled for September
Toney is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September 2026. The court has not yet listed the case for a plea hearing or indicated whether it will be sent to Crown Court for trial.
Wardour Street, where the incident occurred, is a busy nightlife area in central London. Police have not released information about whether the alleged assault took place inside a specific venue or on the street.
What happens next
At the 24 September hearing, Toney will be asked to enter a plea. If he pleads not guilty, the case will proceed to trial. If he pleads guilty, sentencing may follow immediately or be adjourned for reports.
The Crown Prosecution Service has not commented on the strength of the evidence or the likely timeline for the case. Residents and businesses in Soho have not been informed of any additional safety measures in the area.
Questions this report answers
01What is Ivan Toney charged with?
Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the charge on 31 July 2026, as reported by the BBC.
02When will Ivan Toney appear in court?
Toney is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 24 September 2026. The hearing will determine whether the case proceeds to trial or is resolved through a plea.
03Where did the alleged assault take place?
The alleged incident occurred on Wardour Street in Soho, a nightlife area in central London. Police have not specified whether it happened inside a venue or on the street.
04Has Ivan Toney commented on the charge?
Neither Ivan Toney, his club Al-Ahli, nor the Football Association have commented on the assault charge. The case is proceeding through the criminal courts.
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