LONDON – Four days after his Arsenal contract expired, Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey (32) has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by authorities in the UK.
According to the Metropolitan Police the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021-2022 and involve three women.
According to a BBC report, Partey is being charged “with two counts of rape relating to one woman, three counts of rape in connection to a second woman and one count of sexual assault linked to a third woman.”
Partey’s lawyer said his client denies the charges and “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”.
Det Supt Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.
“We would ask anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone who has information, to speak with our team. You can contact detectives about this investigation by emailing [email protected]”
Mr Partey, of Hertfordshire, is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 5 August.
In a statement, his lawyer Jenny Wiltshire 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.”
