Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Alleged assault: Ivan Toney to stand trial in June 2028

England striker Ivan Toney, who plays for Saudi club Al-Ahli, is due to stand trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court on June 12, 2028 over an alleged nightclub assault. He is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at the 100 Wardour Street club in Soho last December. Toney pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was released on unconditional bail. Judge Christopher Hehir said the long wait reflected the crown courts’ substantial backlog.

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