Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape against two women and sexually assaulting a third
FOOTIE 'RAPE' Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape against two women and sexually assaulting a third
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FORMER Arsenal star Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape against two women.
The Ghanaian international is also accused of sexually assaulting a third woman.
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Thomas Partey has been charged with rape
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Partey, 32, allegedly carried out the offences between 2021 and 2022, the Met Police confirmed.
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on August 5.
It comes as Partey's contract with Arsenal ended on June 30 and was not renewed - making him a free agent.
The allegations relate to three separate women.
He is accused of three counts of rape against one of the alleged victims and two against a second.
Partey is also charged with one count of sexual assault against the third complainant.
A probe into the defensive midfielder was launched 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."
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