Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with 5 counts of rape and one rely of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service introduced this afternoon.
The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022 when he was below contract with the North London membership.
Partey’s deal on the Emirates expired earlier this week and he’s now a free agent.
The CPS stated the fees contain three ladies. The 32-year-old is scheduled to look at Westminster Magistrates Court docket on August 5.
Jaswant Narwal, of the CPS, stated: “The Crown Prosecution Service has immediately authorised the prosecution of Thomas Partey for a number of counts of rape – after fastidiously reviewing a complete file of proof. Our prosecutors have labored carefully with officers within the Metropolitan Police who’ve carried out the investigation, to evaluation the proof and advise on the suitable expenses.
“We remind everybody that legal proceedings are energetic, and the defendant has the proper to a good trial. We all know there will probably be vital public curiosity on this announcement, however it’s completely very important that there is no such thing as a reporting, commentary or sharing of knowledge on-line which might in any approach prejudice these proceedings.”
Partey a mainstay of the Arsenal midfield
Partey made 52 appearances for Arsenal final season, incomes the reward of boss Mikel Arteta, because the workforce completed runners-up to Premier League champions Liverpool.
Arteta stated: “Consistency-wise it’s been his finest season.
“The best way he’s performed, carried out, his availability, has been distinctive and he’s a very vital participant for us.”
Partey joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 for £45million however, speaking last month, hinted he was willing to seek a new challenge this summer.
Talking on Ghanaian tv station TV3 whereas on worldwide responsibility, he stated: “The very first thing is the place you’re completely happy and the place you are feeling at dwelling.
“On the finish of the day you’ve been in soccer, you’ve been in numerous groups. Then it’s about what’s your subsequent goal and what do you need to obtain subsequent.
“You continue to have to take a look at all this and on the finish of the day all of us have a household that wants cash, that is [in] our thoughts.”
Partey – I’m an Arsenal fan
Partey has been a daily goal for opposing followers over current seasons and he admits the happiness of his household is paramount.
He added: “We’re not getting youthful. There are loads of issues the place it’s important to look now with a household, the place you need them to be completely happy.
“Whenever you exit, no one goes to destroy your loved ones, these are issues it’s important to take a look at. When you find yourself younger, you’re simply anyplace.”
