Former Arsenal Footballer Thomas Partey Charged with Rape

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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault over alleged offences between 2021 and 2022. The Ghanaian international is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, following reports from the Metropolitan Police. Partey's lawyer has denied the charges, stating he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.

Key Takeaways:

  • Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
  • The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirming the charges.
  • Partey's lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, has denied the charges, stating that he welcomes the opportunity to clear his name.
  • The alleged victims include three women, with Partey accused of two counts of rape against one woman and three counts of rape against another.
  • The sexual assault allegation relates to a third woman.
  • Partey was charged just four days after leaving Arsenal at the end of June, when his contract expired.
  • He had signed for the North London club in 2020 from Atletico Madrid for £45 million and made 35 Premier League appearances, scoring four goals.
  • Partey has also made over 50 appearances for Ghana, including at the World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

Statistics:

  • Five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault have been charged against Thomas Partey.
  • The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022.
  • Partey's transfer from Atletico Madrid to Arsenal in 2020 was worth £45 million.
  • Partey made 35 Premier League appearances for Arsenal, scoring four goals.
  • Over 50 appearances for Ghana include time at the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

Sources:

  • BBC News (exact verbatim quote): "The 32-year-old is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday."
  • Crown Prosecution Service: "The Crown Prosecution Service has charged former Arsenal player Thomas Partey with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault."
  • Metropolitan Police: "The Metropolitan Police said it first received reports of an allegation of rape in February 2022."
  • Sky Sports: "Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey 'denies all the charges against him", his lawyer Jenny Wiltshire has said."
  • Arsenal FC (exact quote): "The player's contract ended on June 30. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case."