Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. Allegations date back to incidents during 2021 and 2022 while he played for Arsenal. Partey was charged shortly after leaving Arsenal, resulting in his bail conditions barring him from contacting the alleged victims. Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence expressed disappointment in the club’s response and emphasized the need for accountability regarding players facing serious allegations.
The Ghanaian midfielder, 32, has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player.
Partey is due to appear at the Old Bailey on September 2. He was charged four days after leaving Arsenal when his contract expired at the end of June.
A spokeswoman for Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence said they were 'profoundly disappointed' in the north London club for their handling of the matter.
We never wanted to be in a situation where the club that we love and the club that has values that we believe in was playing, week-in week-out, a player who is now facing court appearances on six counts of sexual violence.
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