# Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge

> England striker Ivan Toney denies assault charge with trial set for June 2028.
- Title: Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge · Sportstar
- Summary: England striker Ivan Toney denies assault charge with trial set for June 2028. England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge at Southwark…
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- Published: 2026-10-29T14:11:00+00:00
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## Ivan Toney pleads not guilty
England striker Ivan Toney appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday to plead not guilty to an assault charge.
## Trial scheduled for June 2028
His trial is provisionally scheduled for June 12, 2028, during the 2028 European Championship.
## Al-Ahli forward accused
Toney, 30, plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli and is accused of headbutting and punching a man at a London nightclub.
## Alleged assault incident
The alleged assault occurred on December 6, 2025, at a nightclub on Wardour Street in London.
## Court hearing details
Toney appeared before Judge Christopher Hehir during a five-minute hearing and denied a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
## Bail granted
Toney was released on unconditional bail following the hearing.
## Key takeaway

England striker Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to assault charge at Southwark Crown Court with trial scheduled for June 12, 2028.