Ivan Toney to stand trial in 2028 after pleading not guilty
The striker assaulted someone at a bar.
Ivan Toney, an English striker, will go on trial in the summer of 2028 for allegedly assaulting someone at a nightclub in Soho.
The 30-year-old is charged with striking and headbutting Sabre Da Silva on December 6, 2025, after an altercation at a nightclub on Wardour Street in central London.
Ivan Toney officially submitted a plea of not guilty to the charge of assault causing real bodily injury when he appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday morning.
Ivan Toney to face trial after pleading not guilty
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Judge Christopher Hehir informed the defendant he was “sorry” for the delay during the five-minute hearing and set a provisional trial date for the same court on June 12, 2028.
He said: “That’s a long way in advance and I’m sorry about that. As you may know, the crown courts are operating under a great deal of pressure. We have got a massive backlog of work for various reasons.”
Around 9:10 a.m., Toney showed up in court dressed in grey slacks, black sunglasses and a button-up jacket over a shirt and tie.
After a short trial, he was freed on unconditional bail. The alleged assault occurred at the 100 Wardour Street club following an altercation between the defendant and Mr Da Silva, according to information presented at a previous hearing.
Ivan Toney has appeared in 10 international games and scored one goal while playing for England at the FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer.
He was left off the most recent roster for the nation’s UEFA Nations League matches.
Before joining Brentford in 2020, Toney played for Newcastle United and Peterborough after beginning his career with Northampton.
Before making an unexpected move to the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli in 2024, he scored 72 goals in his four years with the Bees.
Why will Ivan Toney have to stand trial in 2028?
He will face trial after assaulting someone at a bar last year.
When is Ivan Toney’s next trial?
In the summer of 2028.
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