Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, charged with rape, sexual assault

[ad_1] Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with 5 counts of rape and one rely of sexual assault.

The 32-year-old, who beforehand couldn't be named for authorized causes, has been the topic of an investigation that first began in February 2022 and had continued enjoying for the Premier League membership previous to the expiry of his contract on the finish of June.

The allegations relate to a few separate ladies who reported incidents which came about between 2021 and 2022.

Partey, who denies all the fees towards him, will now seem at Westminster Magistrates Court docket on Tuesday, August 5.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is an impartial organisation that prosecutes felony instances which have been investigated by the police and different investigative our bodies in England and Wales.

The Athletic beforehand reported the CPS have been assessing a “full file” of proof that was despatched to them by the Metropolitan Police.

Jaswant Narwal, of the CPS, mentioned: “The Crown Prosecution Service has right now authorised the prosecution of Thomas Partey for a number of counts of rape — after rigorously reviewing a complete file of proof.

“Our prosecutors have labored intently with officers within the Metropolitan Police who've carried out the investigation, to overview the proof and advise on the suitable expenses.

“We remind everybody that felony proceedings are energetic, and the defendant has the correct to a good trial.

“We all know there will probably be important public curiosity on this announcement, however it's completely important that there is no such thing as a reporting, commentary or sharing of knowledge on-line which may in any manner prejudice these proceedings.”

The Met Police’s detective superintendent Andy Furphy, whose workforce led the investigation, mentioned: “Our precedence stays offering assist to the ladies who've come ahead.

“We might ask anybody who has been impacted by this case, or anybody who has data, to talk with our workforce. You may contact detectives about this investigation by emailing CIT@met.police.uk.”

Partey’s lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, mentioned in a press release: “Thomas Partey denies all the fees towards him. He has absolutely cooperated with the police and CPS all through their three-year investigation.

“He now welcomes the chance to lastly clear his title. On condition that there at the moment are ongoing authorized proceedings, my consumer is unable to remark additional.”

Partey made 167 appearances for Arsenal after becoming a member of from Atletico Madrid in a €50million (now £42.7m; $57.3m) switch in October 2020. A Ghana worldwide, he has 51 caps for his nation, together with that includes on the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.