Former Arsenal star player Thomas Partey has been charged with a five count of rape and one count of sexual assault. The Ghanaian star is said to have sexually assaulted two women and the case has been on for a while now.
It is said that that offences are reported to have taken place between 2021-2022, the Metropolitan Police said. The charges involve three women with two counts of rape relating to one woman. The third is a sexual assault linked to a woman.
The contract of the 32-year-old footballer, from Hertfordshire, ended with Arsenal on Monday after playing with the team since 2020. This charges follow an investigation by detectives, which started in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape.
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.”
Thomas Partey is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 5 August.
