Ex-Arsenal player Thomas Partey charged with multiple counts of rape

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Thomas Partey Charged with Rape by UK’s Metropolitan Police

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has officially been charged with multiple sexual offences by the Metropolitan Police Service, according to an official statement released on Friday, July 4, 2025.

The charges come after a detailed investigation and the submission of a file of evidence by detectives, which was reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

📄 CPS Confirms Charges Against Thomas Partey

The CPS stated: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives.”

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the suspect’s identity, saying: “The Met has now issued a charge and requisition to Partey, 32, of Hertfordshire.”

⚖️ Breakdown of the Allegations

  • Five (5) counts of rape
  • One (1) count of sexual assault

The alleged offences are said to have occurred between 2021 and 2022 while Partey was actively playing in the Premier League and representing the Ghana national team.

🚨 Legal Status and Ongoing Proceedings

As with all criminal proceedings, Thomas Partey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. As of now, neither Partey nor his legal team have released any official statements concerning the charges.

Authorities have urged the public and the media to avoid spreading speculation and to respect the integrity of the ongoing judicial process.