Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey
Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey has been charged with two new counts of rape following his appearance before the Crown Prosecution Service on February 12, 2026.
According to Daily Mail, the two additional charges refer to a separate report of non-recent offences in 2020 and a new probe being handled by the Metropolitan Police.
It was noted that the new allegations were first reported in August 2025.
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The earlier offences, which the Villarreal midfielder previously denied in court, allegedly took place in 2021 and 2022 while he was featuring prominently for Arsenal.
A spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service explained that the fresh charges are separate from the existing five counts of rape.
Partey is set to appear in court on March 13, 2026, for a hearing to respond to them.
“Partey is already charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in connection with allegations by three women of incidents which took place between 2021 and 2022.
“These new charges relate to a separate report of non-recent offences in 2020 involving one additional woman and follow a new investigation by the Metropolitan Police. These allegations were first reported in August 2025. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 13 March, for a first hearing,” the spokesperson said.
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