Ivan Toney to face trial in 2028 for nightclub assault
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 11:13 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Ivan Toney, the England striker currently with Al-Ahli, will face trial in 2028 over alleged assault charges stemming from an incident at a Soho nightclub in December 2025. Toney is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at the 100 Wardour Street club. He appeared at Southwark Crown Court, where he pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A provisional trial date has been set for June 12, 2028. The judge expressed regret over the lengthy delay due to a backlog in the crown courts and released Toney on unconditional bail.
- •Toney is accused of assaulting Saber Da Silva on December 6, 2025.
- •He entered a not guilty plea during his hearing on Thursday.
- •The trial is provisionally set for June 12, 2028.
- •Toney was released on unconditional bail after the court appearance.
- •The judge cited a backlog in the court system as a reason for the delay.
- 11:55 AMThe Guardian Sport — England’s Ivan Toney to stand trial during Euro 2028 after denying assault charge
- 11:13 AMYahoo Sports — England striker Ivan Toney to face trial next year over nightclub assault allegations
- 11:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ivan Toney nightclub assault trial set for 2028
"Striker’s trial due to begin on 12 June 2028 He has denied assaulting man at Soho nightclub Ivan Toney has in effect been ruled out of Euro 2028 after his trial for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was scheduled for 12 June 2028. Toney appeared at Southwark crown court and stood in the dock to confirm a not guilty plea. The striker is accused of head-butting and punching Saber Da Silva at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year. Continue reading...
"The footballer has denied assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year.
"Al-Ahli forward accused of headbutting man during incident in Soho last year
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External links- The Guardian SportOct 29, 2026, 11:55 AMEngland’s Ivan Toney to stand trial during Euro 2028 after denying assault charge
Striker’s trial due to begin on 12 June 2028 He has denied assaulting man at Soho nightclub Ivan Toney has in effect been ruled out of Euro 2028 after his trial for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was scheduled for 12 June 2028. Toney appeared at Southwark crown court and stood in the dock to confirm a not guilty plea. The striker is accused of head-butting and punching Saber Da Silva at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 11:13 AMEngland striker Ivan Toney to face trial next year over nightclub assault allegations
Al-Ahli forward accused of headbutting man during incident in Soho last year
- Yahoo SportsOct 29, 2026, 11:08 AMIvan Toney nightclub assault trial set for 2028
The footballer has denied assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on 6 December last year.
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