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Reports Name Ivan Toney in Soho Bar Arrest Over Alleged Assault

Police say the arrested 29-year-old was later freed on bail pending inquiries.

Overview

  • Metropolitan Police were called to Wardour Street at 12:47 a.m. Saturday and arrested a 29-year-old on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray.
  • London Ambulance Service dispatched a crew at 1:57 a.m., taking one person to hospital and treating two others at the scene.
  • Footage from 100 Wardour St appears to show the Al Ahli forward being led away in handcuffs.
  • The Sun identified the suspect as Ivan Toney and published a witness claim that a fan grabbed him for a selfie before an alleged headbutt; these accounts have not been confirmed by police.
  • Officers say the man was released on bail as investigations continue.