Shockwaves in Football: Thomas Partey Charged with Multiple Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to a statement from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Metropolitan Police.

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who joined Arsenal in 2020 and recently became a free agent after his contract expired on Tuesday, is accused of offenses involving three separate women between 2021 and 20223.

‘The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised the prosecution of Thomas Partey for multiple counts of rape – after carefully reviewing a comprehensive file of evidence,’ said Jaswant Narwal, Chief Crown Prosecutor.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the investigation began in February 2022, following an initial report of rape. Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.

‘Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward,’ said Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation.

Partey, who is wanted by Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig left Arsenal as a free agent on July 1, 2025.

He featured 167 times for the Gunners, scored nine times and provided seven assists.