LONDON, Aug 7 (Bernama-PA Media/dpa) -- England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an incident at a nightclub in Soho, PA Media/dpa reported.
The Metropolitan Police said Toney, 30, of Northampton, was charged on Thursday July 31 with assault causing actual bodily harm.
The force said the charge relates to an assault which reportedly took place on Dec 6 last year at a nightclub on Wardour Street in central London.
Toney, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday Sept 24.
The Sun newspaper reported on Dec 8 that Toney had been arrested after an alleged headbutt.
A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.”
-- BERNAMA-PA MEDIA/dpa
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