Ivan Toney Assault Denial
England Striker Ivan Toney Pleads Not Guilty To Soho Nightclub Assault
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The complainant, Saber Da Silva, was identified in one report as a security guard at the venue.
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Prosecutor Tom Heslop said the men “squared up to each other” before Toney allegedly lunged forward and headbutted Da Silva, followed by “a few punches.”
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Toney’s charge was announced on July 31 after a Metropolitan Police investigation.
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Before joining Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli in 2024, Toney scored 72 goals over four years with Brentford.
England striker Ivan Toney pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court to assault occasioning actual bodily harm over an alleged attack at a Soho nightclub in December Inside World Football. Toney, 30, chose to have the case heard by a Crown Court judge and jury rather than a magistrate, and was released on unconditional bail pending his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on October 29 USA Today.
Alleged Nightclub Confrontation Turns Violent
Prosecutor Tom Heslop told the court that Toney and the alleged victim, Saber Da Silva, "squared up to each other" before the incident escalated Inside World Football. Heslop said Toney allegedly lunged forward and headbutted Da Silva, then delivered "a few punches." Da Silva was identified in reports as a security guard working at the venue Central Oregon Daily.
Toney Opts for Crown Court Jury Trial
Toney's legal team chose to move the case to Crown Court, where he will face a judge and jury instead of being tried by magistrates Yahoo Sports. This strategy signals confidence in challenging the assault charge. His spokesperson said Toney "looks forward to clearing his name" and maintaining his innocence throughout the legal process USA Today.
Star Forward's Career Amid Legal Battle
Before the assault charge was announced in July, Toney had scored 72 goals over four years with Premier League club Brentford Yahoo Malaysia. He transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli in 2024, marking a significant move in his career. The 30-year-old international has represented England and is now navigating both his professional commitments and this legal case.
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