Thomas Partey, 32, has been charged with 5 counts of rape and one depend of sexual assault, London police mentioned.
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with 5 counts of rape and one depend of sexual assault, police in the UK mentioned.
The costs in opposition to Partey, 32, relate to complaints obtained from three girls, with the offences reported to have taken place between 2021-2022, in response to an announcement on Friday by London’s Metropolitan Police.
The 5 rape fees relate to 2 totally different girls, whereas the sexual assault cost pertains to a 3rd lady.
“Our precedence stays offering help to the ladies who’ve come ahead,” mentioned Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy of the Metropolitan Police.
“We’d ask anybody who has been impacted by this case, or anybody who has data, to talk with our staff,” he added.
Police mentioned the investigation was opened in February 2022 after they first obtained a report of rape.
Partey’s administration didn’t instantly reply to media requests for remark.
The footballer is because of seem at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket on August 5.
Partey, a Ghana worldwide, previously performed as a midfielder for the English Premier League soccer membership, Arsenal.
He’s a free agent after his contract expired on the finish of final season.
Partey was signed by Arsenal from Atletico Madrid for 50 million euros ($59m) in October 2020 and have become a key member of Arsenal’s first staff.
He was first arrested in July 2022, although he was not named on the time and continued to play for Arsenal whereas investigations continued.