SportFootballIvan ToneyIvan Toney, who represented England at this summer's World Cup, has been charged with assault following a police investigation into an incident at a Soho nightclub last year10:15, 07 Aug 2026Updated 10:25, 07 Aug 2026Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho nightclub in December last year.The England striker, 30, was charged on July 31 relating to the alleged assault on December 2025 on Wardour Street, London. He is due to appear in court on September 24.A statement from the Met Police said: "A man has been charged with assault following a Met investigation."Ivan Toney, 30 (16.03.1996), of Northampton, was charged on Thursday, 31 July with assault causing actual bodily harm."He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 24 September."The charge relates to an assault, which reportedly took place on 6 December 2025 at a nightclub on Wardour Street, W1."Article continues belowToney was part of England's squad at the recent World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. He helped the Three Lions to a third-placed finish, their best performance since 1966.His selection came as something of a surprise to many and attracted widespread criticism due to Toney playing his football in Saudi Arabia, despite plundering 42 goals last term.Toney didn't feature until the semi-final defeat by Argentina, where he came on as a late substitute. But he started the third-place playoff win against France, playing 78 minutes.Toney began his career with hometown club Northampton before signing for Newcastle in 2015. From there, he went out on loan to Barnsley, Shrewsbury, Scunthorpe and Wigan.It was at Peterborough where his goal-scoring form first caught the eye, leading to a move to Brentford in 2020.He scored 72 goals in 141 appearance for the Bees, including 36 goals in the Premier League, leading to a first England call-up in 2022 and a debut in March 2023.Article continues belowIn all, Toney has played 10 times for England, scoring once in a friendly against Belgium at Wembley in March 2024.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Metropolitan PoliceEngland football teamCourt caseCrimeIvan ToneyBreaking News