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Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges

Footballer Thomas Partey facing two additional rape charges

Summary

Footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with two additional counts of rape involving a new alleged victim. Previously charged with several other sexual offences, Partey has denied all charges and will appear in court for a preliminary hearing. These charges arose after an investigation into allegations dating back to 2020.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Partey faces two new rape charges against a different alleged victim.
  • In July, he was charged with five counts of rape and one sexual assault involving three women.
  • The new charges stem from a separate report to police in August, related to events from 2020.
  • Partey pleaded not guilty to previous charges in September and was granted conditional bail.
  • The earlier alleged offences occurred between 2021 and 2022 while he played for Arsenal.
  • His trial is set for 2 November under a High Court judge.
  • Partey left Arsenal in June and now plays for Villareal, where he signed a one-year contract.
  • His legal team maintains he denies all charges and wants to clear his name.
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