Former Arsenal footballer charged with rape and sexual assault
The allegations relate to three separate women who reported incidents between 2021 and 2022, it said.
Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on August 5.
Jaswant Narwal, of the CPS, said: 'The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised the prosecution of Thomas Partey for multiple counts of rape – after carefully reviewing a comprehensive file of evidence.
'Our prosecutors have worked closely with officers in the Metropolitan Police who have carried out the investigation, to review the evidence and advise on the appropriate charges.
'We remind everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial.
'We know there will be significant public interest in this announcement, but it is absolutely vital that there is no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.'
The Metropolitan Police said the investigation into Thomas Partey began in February 2022 after officers first received a report of rape.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team 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.'
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