Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to UK authorities.
The 32-year-old, who became a free agent earlier this week following the expiration of his contract with the Premier League club, is now at the centre of a serious criminal investigation.
According to the charges, two counts of rape involve one woman, while three counts are connected to a second woman. The single count of sexual assault pertains to a third woman. The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022.
Partey is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5, where he will face the charges.
The development marks a dramatic turn in the career of the Ghanaian international, who joined Arsenal in 2020 from Atlético Madrid in a high-profile transfer.
This is a developing story. More details will follow as they emerge.
