England striker Toney granted bail after not guilty plea - Punch Newspapers
England striker Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London. As reported by the BBC on Thursday, the 30-year-old footballer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he confirmed his name and age before entering his not-guilty plea. Toney is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at a nightclub on Wardour Street, Soho, on December 6. District Judge Briony Clarke said the case could be heard at the magistrates’ court. However, Toney elected to have the case tried at a Crown Court before a judge and jury. Yamal brace fires Spain past Croatia, England beat 10-man Czechia England close to Spain’s level, says Kane Palmer misses ‘too many’ England games, says Tuchel Toney was released on unconditional bail and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on October 29.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The allegations against Toney have not been proven in court, and he denies the charge. Toney has won 10 caps for England and was part of the squad that reached the Euro 2024 final. He began his professional career with Northampton Town before playing for Wigan Athletic and Peterborough United. He joined Brentford in 2020 and later moved to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli, where he currently plays. Gilbert Ekugbe Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.
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