Thomas Partey is a former player of Arsenal
Recently departed Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed on Friday July 4, 2025.
Partey, 32, officially left Arsenal on July 1, 2025, after his contract expired, bringing an end to his five-year spell at the Emirates following his £45 million move from Atletico Madrid in September 2020.
According to the Metropolitan Police, the charges include two counts of rape involving one woman, three counts of rape involving a second woman, and one count of sexual assault concerning a third woman. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who 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. You can contact detectives about this investigation by emailing CIT@met.police.uk.”
Police said the investigation began in February 2022 after they first received a report of rape.
Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
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