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Ivan Toney, the England footballer, has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. The charge relates to an alleged incident at a nightclub in Soho, London, in December 2025. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 24 September. Toney has acknowledged the charge and said he looks forward to clearing his name. He currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ali, having moved from Brentford two years ago. He was part of England's World Cup squad this summer. The charge was made on 31 July, according to ITV News. The BBC reported that England's next fixture is two days after his court appearance, and the Football Association has declined to comment on his selection.
Key Claims by Channel
| Claim |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Reported by all 2 channels | ||
| Toney is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on 24 September. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| Ivan Toney was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm on 31 July. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| The incident occurred at a nightclub in Soho, London, on 6 December 2025. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| Toney acknowledged the charge and said he looks forward to clearing his name. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| Toney played in England's third place match against France at the World Cup. | Reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| Only on one channel | ||
| Toney plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ali. | Not reported by BBC One | Reported by ITV |
| Toney moved from Brentford two years ago in a deal worth a reported £40 million. | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV |
| Toney is an England international with 10 caps. | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV |
| England's next fixture is on 26 September, two days after Toney's court appearance. | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV |
| The Football Association declined to comment on Toney's selection for that fixture. | Reported by BBC One | Not reported by ITV |
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