by Francis Kobena Tandoh
Ghanaian international and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police in London confirmed on Friday.
According to the police, the charges relate to three women, and the offenses are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
Two counts of rape relate to one woman, three counts of rape relate to a second woman, and one count of sexual assault relates to a third woman.
“The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape,” according to the Met Police statement.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said, “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.”
The statement further asked persons who have information about the case or have been impacted by it to contact the Met Police.
The 32-year-old was first arrested in July 2022, though he was not named at the time and continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing.
Partey is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5 this year.
The Ghana international spent five seasons at Arsenal after being signed in 2020 for £45m, but is now a free agent after his contract expired on Monday.
He made a total of 52 appearances for Arsenal last season across all competitions. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
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