Arsenal has come under heavy scrutiny after midfielder Thomas Partey’s rape charges was unveiled on Friday.
Partey was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, leaving the North London club entangled in a storm of controversy.
Thomas Partey’s rape charges was announced by the United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police on July 4, 2025.
The charges, announced on Friday, stem from incidents that allegedly occurred between 2021 and 2022.
The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who became a free agent after his Arsenal contract expired on June 30, 2025, was formally charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after detectives submitted a comprehensive evidence file.
The allegations include two counts of rape involving one woman, three counts involving a second, and a single count of sexual assault concerning a third woman.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, leading the investigation, emphasized the police’s commitment to supporting the victims.
Furphy said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: five counts of rape, one count of sexual assault.
“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 [email protected].”
Partey is expected to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 5.
Pan-Atlantic Kompass reports that this comes just days after Partey’s contract with Arsenal expired.
This development has sparked heated debates about Arsenal’s accountability during the period the rape allegations came into limelight.
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