Breaking News: Ghanaian star Thomas Partey charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, has been formally charged by the Metropolitan Police with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, involving three separate women, for alleged offences committed between 2021 and 2022.

🔍 Breakdown of Allegations
    •    Two counts of rape pertain to one woman
    •    Three counts of rape pertain to a second woman
    •    One count of sexual assault pertains to a third woman  .

📅 Court Appearance and Ongoing Legal Process

Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5, 2025. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the charges following a meticulous review of evidence compiled during an investigation that began in February 2022, triggered by an initial rape report.

🛡 Defence & Official Statements

His defense, through lawyer Jenny Wiltshire, has emphatically stated that Partey “denies all the charges against him” and has fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, leading the Metropolitan Police inquiry, affirmed that support remains available to the alleged victims and urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
CPS’s chief prosecutor Jaswant Narwal emphasized that the CPS and police worked “closely” to review comprehensive evidence and cautioned against public commentary that could prejudice the trial.

🏟 Partey’s Career Timeline
    •    Born in Ghana, Partey emerged as a defensive midfield force with Atlético Madrid, winning the Europa League in 2018 and clinching La Liga in 2021.
    •    Joined Arsenal in October 2020 for approximately £45 million (€50 m), becoming a key figure under manager Mikel Arteta.
    •    Despite facing injury issues, he made 167 appearances in all competitions before being released upon his contract expiry on June 30, 2025.

📰 Context & Implications

The charges stem from a detailed probe launched in early 2022. Partey continued to play for Arsenal during much of this inquiry, his identity initially undisclosed when first arrested in July 2022.

Both authorities, the Met Police and the CPS have reinforced the principle of “innocent until proven guilty” and strongly advise against any public content that might compromise the fairness of judicial proceedings.

Next Steps
    •    August 5, 2025: Initial court appearance
    •    Ongoing legal process: Pre-trial hearings, potential case dismissal, trial, or plea.