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Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho assault
England striker Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault charge in crown court trial.
In brief
England striker Ivan Toney denies Soho nightclub assault charge in crown court trial. Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm after head-butting and punching a man at a Soho nightclub. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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.
The headline
Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm after head-butting and punching a man at a Soho nightclub.
