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Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

By Kamal Yalwa – Wednesday, 17 September 2025 LONDON – Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court. The 32-year-old, who now plays for Spanish side Villarreal, is facing five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, relating to alleged incidents involving three women between 2021 and 2022, during his time as an Arsenal player. Partey appeared in court on Wednesday for a 14-minute hearing, speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth, and enter his not guilty pleas. His trial is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026, and will be presided over by a High Court judge. Judge Christopher Hehir acknowledged the lengthy delay, citing a significant backlog in the Crown Court system. Partey remains on bail under existing conditions, including restrictions on contacting the alleged victims and requirements to report any permanent address changes or international travel. Partey was initially arrested in July 2022, though he was not publicly named at the time. He continued to play for Arsenal while investigations were ongoing, with his contract expiring on June 30, 2025. He was officially charged on July 4. Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta previously stated the club was “100 per cent sure” all proper procedures were followed during the investigation. A club spokesperson confirmed that Partey was no longer under contract and declined further comment due to ongoing legal proceedings. His court appearance came just a day after he featured as a substitute in Villarreal’s Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur in London. Partey joined Arsenal from Atlético Madrid in 2020 in a £45 million deal. He made 35 Premier League appearances last season, scoring four goals, and has earned over 50 caps for Ghana, representing the national team at both the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations.

Ex-Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Charged With Rape

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Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The offences are reported to have taken place between 2021-2022, the Metropolitan Police said. The charges involve three women, with two counts of rape relating to one woman, three counts of rape in connection to a second woman and one count of sexual assault linked to a third woman. The Ghanaian international denies the charges and “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”, his lawyer said. The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which started in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape. The 32-year-old’s contract with Arsenal ended on Monday after playing with the team since 2020. Det Supt Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward. “We would ask anyone who has been impacted by this case, or anyone who has information, to speak with our team. You can contact detectives about this investigation by emailing CIT@met.police.uk” Mr Partey, of Hertfordshire, is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 5 August. In a statement, his lawyer Jenny Wiltshire said: “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. “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.” Mr Partey joined Arsenal for £45.3m from Atletico Madrid in October 2020, made 35 top-flight appearances last season and scored four goals as the London club finished second in the Premier League. He also played 12 times in the Champions League as the Gunners reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by eventual winners Paris St-Germain. Overall, he made 130 Premier League appearances for Mikel Arteta’s side, scoring nine goals. Mr Partey has also made more than 50 appearances for Ghana’s national team, and most recently played at World Cup qualification matches in March.