Former Arsenal footballer, Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
It was gathered that the charges related to three women and the offences are said to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
Thomas is due to appear at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
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The 32 years old was first arrested in July 2022, he was not named at the time and continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing.
In a statement by Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose on Friday, disclosed that the Black Star player denied every allegations leveled again him.
The statement read: “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him.
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“He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.
“Given that there are now ongoing legal proceedings, my client is unable to comment further.”
Also speaking over the development, Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.”
The Ghana international spent five seasons at Arsenal after being signed in 2020 for £45m but is now a free agent after his contract expired on Monday.
“He made 52 appearances for Arsenal last season across all competitions.
