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English national team striker Ivan Toney (30, Al-Ahli) has been charged with assault following a brawl at a nightclub.
Britain's "The Sun" reported on the 7th (local time) that "Toney was arrested after getting involved in an assault incident at the famous club '100 Wardour Street' located in Soho, London. He is accused of headbutting a man." The media also released video showing the star, valued at 40 million pounds (approximately 76.1 billion won), being forcibly dragged away by police while wearing handcuffs at the same club last December.
The London National Police Agency charged Toney with assault causing injury on the 31st of last month. This is about eight months after the incident occurred on December 6, last year.
The media reported that "Toney is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on September 24. This comes just two days before England and Spain's Nations League matches. Originally, Toney was set to return immediately to training with his Saudi Arabian team in preparation for the new season."
Witnesses unanimously agreed that a dispute arose when a fan approached Toney to take a selfie. One witness present at the scene explained the situation at the time: "A man recognized Toney and put his arm around his neck to take a photo, and Toney shouted 'Let go,' causing a commotion."
He continued, "At the time, Toney was wearing flashy jewelry and an expensive watch. Given that Toney earns 500,000 pounds (approximately 950 million won) a week, he may have felt threatened, suspecting a stranger was targeting his jewelry."
Police at the time responded within 30 minutes of receiving the report and arrested Toney on the spot. The London Ambulance Service dispatched paramedics around 1:57 AM to check on three injured individuals, one of whom was transported to a nearby hospital.
Meanwhile, just a few days before this indictment became known, Toney posted photos of himself enjoying a luxurious vacation on his Instagram, writing, "It's time for rest, but we are awake."
Toney played as a key striker for Brentford in the English Premier League (EPL) before moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli. Based on his exceptional scoring ability, he was selected for the national team and also participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Notably, he started in the third-place match against France, contributing to England's victory and securing a final third-place finish.
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