A professional footballer has been charged with assault after allegedly headbutting and punching a man in a London nightclub. The striker, who appeared before a magistrate, pleaded not guilty to causing actual bodily harm and will now face a trial at the crown court. The case will be heard by a judge and jury, marking a rare legal confrontation for the athlete. Details of the incident remain under investigation as proceedings advance.
Striker accused of headbutting and punching manElected for crown court trial in front of judge and juryIvan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assault after being accused of headbutting and punching a member of the public at a Soho nightclub.The England striker appeared at Westminster magistrates court, standing in the dock to confirm his name and date of birth before entering a plea of not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Continue reading...
