Thomas Partey Faces Rape And Sexual Assault Charges Following Arsenal Exit

‎Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police Service.

‎Two of the counts of rape relate to one woman, three to a second woman, and the one count of sexual assault relates to a third woman.

‎They are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022, and he will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5th.

‎“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives,” the statement read.

‎“The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: Five counts of rape, One count of sexual assault.”

‎Partey established himself as the key defensive midfielder under Arteta, making 33 appearances during the 2023 season as Arsenal finished second to Manchester City in the Premier League.

‎The following season, his appearances dropped to just 14, partly due to a hamstring injury, and overall his time at the club was marred by injuries.

‎However, he largely overcame these setbacks in his final season, playing 52 matches across all competitions as Arsenal again finished second in the league, this time behind Liverpool.

‎That season also saw the team reach the semi-finals of both the Carabao Cup and the Champions League.

‎For Ghana, Partey has earned 53 caps and scored 15 goals.

‎Partey had just left Arsenal at the start of the month after his contract with the club expired.