England footballer Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a Soho nightclub in December, police have confirmed.
Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged last Thursday with assault causing actual bodily harm in relation to an alleged incident which reportedly took place on 6 December last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London.
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September, Metropolitan Police have said.
A spokesperson for the footballer said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.”
The Sun newspaper reported on 8 December that Toney had been arrested after an alleged headbutt.
Toney, who used to play for Brentford, is currently a striker for the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli. The footballer returned from the United States last month where he was part of Thomas Tuchel’s 26-man Three Lions squad in the World Cup.
He replaced Harry Kane as striker in England's 6-4 win over France in the “bronze final” of the tournament. He was also brought on as a late substitute in the semi final match against Argentina.
The police force said in a statement: “A man has been charged with assault following a Met investigation.
“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.”
