Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey charged with raping two women
The Metropolitan Police said the midfielder faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following alleged offences between 2021 and 2022.
Advertisement
The Ghanaian international was charged four days after leaving the North London club.
The sexual assault allegation relates to a third woman, police added.
The force said it first received reports of an allegation of rape in February 2022.
Partey, 32, of Hertfordshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5th.
Advertisement
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can call the national 24-hour Rape Crisis Helpline at 1800-77 8888, access text service and webchat options at drcc.ie/services/helpline/ or visit Rape Crisis Help.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Guardian
7 minutes ago
- The Guardian
Yvette Cooper hails new French tactics to reduce Channel crossings
Yvette Cooper has lauded new tactics used by the French in reducing the flow of asylum seekers across the Channel in small boats, ahead of a visit by Emmanuel Macron to the UK this week during which new initiatives are likely to be announced. It is understood that a French review of how its police can potentially intervene to block boats that are already in the water has been completed, and French and British officials were continuing talks this weekend about what more could be done. In a departure from their usual practice of not trying to stop boats already in the water, on Friday French police used knives to puncture a boat in shallow seas near Boulogne, in northern France. If the legal review offers more scope for such direct action, it is possible that French patrol boats could intercept craft carrying asylum seekers to return them, or use other tactics such as jetskis spreading nets that would snarl propellers. Macron, the French president, begins a state visit to the UK on Tuesday, with the first part of the trip focused on royal events, including a stay at Windsor Castle. On Thursday he is scheduled to see Keir Starmer for an Anglo-French summit, and it is anticipated that the pair, who spoke by phone on Saturday morning, could announce new cooperative measures on small boats. In comments released over the weekend, Cooper, the home secretary, said working with the French was 'vital to stop boats crossing in the first place'. She said: 'Over the last few months, we have been working together on new ways to crack down on the criminal gang operations, with the French now bringing in important new tactics to stop boats that are in the water.' Another idea still being discussed is a 'one in, one out' plan whereby people who manage to reach England by small boat could be sent back to France in return for the UK accepting another asylum seeker from France who is seen as having a clearer right to claim asylum in Britain, such as family ties. The hope is that the combination a greater likelihood of being stopped in the water, and then the prospect of being returned to France even if the crossing succeeds, could put off people from paying people smugglers to try to get them across. However, it is still not known if the 'one in, one out' plan will be ready to be announced in time for Macron's visit, with UK officials saying there were still 'lots of moving parts'. 'We want to get it right,' one UK government source said. 'Signing it during the visit would be ideal, but it would be even more ideal to make sure it works properly.' Starmer and Cooper are facing sustained political pressure to reduce the number of arrivals across the Channel. Despite a government promise to 'smash' the gangs organising crossings, more than 20,000 people have crossed to the UK in the first six months of this year, up 48% on the equivalent period in 2024.
BBC News
20 minutes ago
- BBC News
Police appeal after serious sexual assault in Nottingham
A serious sexual assault near a canal in Nottingham city centre is being investigated by Police said a woman reported being sexually assaulted around the area of the towpath in the early hours of Sunday, between Trent Street and Carrington canal towpath has been cordoned off while investigations take Sgt Lee Kirk asked for people who were in the area at the time to come forward. He added: "We understand the concern incidents of this nature can cause and uniformed officers will be in the area to offer reassurance and support."Alongside this, a team of detectives are working hard on the investigation."
Daily Mail
28 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Family pay tribute to schoolboy, 16, found dead with another lad on Manchester railway tracks
The family of a schoolboy who was found dead on railway tracks near Greater Manchester have said their 'world seems incomplete without him'. Joshua Myers, died on Thursday, June 3, after police and paramedics rushed to the tracks near Poynton station at around 10.09pm. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene alongside another 16-year-old boy in a devastating double tragedy. The British Transport Police say they are not treating their deaths as suspicious. Joshua's family have now paid an emotional tribute to their son. In a statement, his parents said: 'Our son Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. 'He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. 'His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. 'Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. 'Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' Bouquets of flowers were placed at Poynton station in memory of the 16-year-olds after the tragedy. Police teams, meanwhile, were pictured searching woodland nearby on Friday afternoon as part of the response to the incident. Officers were also pictured at the scene of the tragedy on Friday morning, together with Network Rail officials. A passenger who got off a train at the station in Poynton on Friday, meanwhile, told the Manchester Evening News the double tragedy was 'devastating'. She said: 'It's just devastating. I have teenage children myself, including a 16-year-old boy. It just brings it so close to home.'
