JAKARTA - Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police.
Police said the offense, which they said occurred between 2021 and 2022, was related to two counts of rape of a woman, three counts of rape against a second woman, and one charge of sexual assault against a third woman.
The police, covering 32 areas in London Raya, added that the investigation opened in February 2022 when police first received a rape report.
The 32-year-old will attend Westminster standby on August 5, 2025.
Partey's lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire told the British Press Association that she denies all charges against her.
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"He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name," said Wiltshire as quoted by ESPN.
Meanwhile, Arsenal, whose name was dragged into the Partey case, also issued a statement.
"The player's contract expires on June 30, 2025. Due to the ongoing legal process, the club could not comment on the case," read Arsenal's statement.
Partey joined Arsenal with a 45 million transfer from Atletico Madrid in 2020. He has been a free agent since his contract with Arsenal expires at the end of June 2025.
"Our priority continues to provide support to women who have reported. We would like to ask anyone affected by this case, or anyone with information, to talk to our team."
"You can contact detectives about this investigation by sending an email to [email protected]," said chief detective Andy Furphy, whose team led the investigation, in a statement.
The Ghana international made 35 appearances in the 2024/2025 Premier League season, scoring four goals as the north London club finished both leagues.
He also made 12 appearances during Arsenal's trip to the semifinals of the Champions League before they were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain.
"Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized Thomas Partey's prosecution on several counts of rape - after reviewing with comprehensive thoroughness of evidence."
"Our prosecutor has worked closely with officers at the Metropolitan Police who have conducted an investigation, to review evidence and provide advice on appropriate charges."
"We remind everyone that the criminal process is ongoing. The defendant has the right to a fair trial."
"We know there will be significant public interest in this announcement, but it is imperative that there is no reporting, comment, or sharing of online information that could in any way harm this process," said chief public prosecutor for northern London's CPS, Jaswant Narwal, in a statement.
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