Thomas Partey, who departed Arsenal at the expiry of his contract on June 30, was charged just four days after leaving the club. The charges are in relation to alleged offences that occurred between 2021 and 2022. He has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following complaints from three women.

Thomas Partey, Ghanaian footballer and former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three different women.