# Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho assault

> England striker Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault charge in crown court trial.
- Title: Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho assault · the Guardian
- Summary: England striker Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault charge in crown court trial. Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/01/ivan-toney-pleads-not-guilty-to-soho-nightclub-assault
- Published: 2026-10-01T11:50:05+00:00
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## Ivan Toney pleads not guilty
England forward Ivan Toney appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday after pleading not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm.
## Alleged Soho nightclub assault
Toney was accused of head-butting and punching a man at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year.
## Injuries reported
The altercation left Saber Da Silva with injuries to his nose and fingers, it was alleged.
## Crown court trial set
Toney elected for crown court trial in front of judge and jury after stating he wanted the case heard there.
## Bail and warning
Toney was released on unconditional bail but warned he could face arrest if he missed Southwark crown court at 9.30am.
## Charge details
Toney was charged on 31 July after a Metropolitan police investigation and acknowledged the charge while expressing shock and hope to clear his name.
## Key takeaway

Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm after head-butting and punching a man at a Soho nightclub.