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Thomas Partey Charged With Five Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5 following a CPS decision that has prompted calls for mandatory suspension rules.

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Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal FC at Parc des Princes on May 07, 2025 in Paris, France.
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Overview

  • The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges against the 32-year-old ex-Arsenal midfielder for five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women.
  • The alleged offences date from 2021 to 2022 during a probe opened by the Metropolitan Police in February 2022 that led to Partey’s arrest in July of that year.
  • Partey continued to play on bail through the 2024-25 season and became a free agent when his Arsenal contract expired on June 30, 2025.
  • Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy stressed support for the complainants and encouraged anyone with information to come forward as the case advances.
  • Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence and other campaigners have renewed demands for the FA and Premier League to enforce uniform suspension policies for players facing serious criminal allegations.