Ghanaian international and ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, London’s Metropolitan Police have said.
The charges relate to three women, with the offences reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 with 32-year-old Partey first arrested in July 2022, though he was not named at the time and continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing.
He is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
In a statement, Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose, said: “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.
“Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further.”
Charges
The charge includes two counts of rape related to one woman, three counts of rape relate to a second woman and one count of sexual assault relates to a third woman.
“The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape,” according to the Met Police statement.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.”
Anyone who has information about the case, or has been impacted by it, is being asked to contact the Met Police.
