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England forward Ivan Toney pleads not guilty to Soho nightclub assault

The Guardian UK Thursday 01 October 2026, 11:50 UTC By Sam Cunningham 1 min read
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Striker accused of headbutting and punching manElected for crown court trial in front of judge and juryIvan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of headbutting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub. The England striker appeared at Westminster magistrates court, standing in the dock to confirm his name and date of birth before entering a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

  • Striker accused of headbutting and punching man

  • Elected for crown court trial in front of judge and jury

Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of headbutting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub.

The England striker appeared at Westminster magistrates court, standing in the dock to confirm his name and date of birth before entering a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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