England international Ivan Toney's trial for an alleged assault at a London nightclub will not commence for another 20 months, a pre-trial hearing revealed Thursday. The trial is scheduled to begin on June 12, 2028, three days after the start of the Euro 2028 tournament, which is being co-hosted by the United Kingdom and Ireland. The trial is expected to last between three and four days.
Toney, who was part of England's World Cup squad, appeared at Southwark Crown Court and entered a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He is accused of headbutting and punching Saber Da Silva at the 100 Wardour Street nightclub in Soho on December 6, 2025. Toney's defense acknowledges that he caused injury but contends that he acted in self-defense.
The footballer arrived at Southwark Crown Court accompanied by a six-person entourage. He was wearing a black button-up cardigan, a white shirt, a black tie, and grey trousers.