Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by police in the United Kingdom. The Ghana international is expected in Court on Tuesday the fifth of August.
Partey, 32, is accused of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault that are believed to have taken place in 2021 and 2022, report the BBC. The incidents involved three separate women, two of which allegedly suffered the former five charges, with the third suffering an alleged sexual assault.
Recently a free agent after leaving Arsenal this week, an investigation was started in 2022, but has only recently been completed. The minimum sentence for rape in England is four years, which can go up to a life sentence, which is generally 15 years. Meanwhile sexual assault can bring penalties of up to ten years in prison, depending on the seriousness of the incident, although such sentences are rarely seen, in part due to a poor conviction rate.
“Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward,” Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy stated.
“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.”
Partey began his professional career in Spain, being picked up from the Leganes academy by Atletico Madrid. He would spend two seasons on loan at RCD Mallorca and Almeria, before becoming part of Atletico’s first team in 2015. Partey spent five years under Diego Simeone before a €50m move to Arsenal in 2020.
Barcelona and Atletico have both been linked with Partey in recent months, although any interest appeared to have cooled some time before charges were brought against the midfielder.
Nowdenstz
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And now we go again from 1 black player to another season after season
Zipcdektyz
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what you guys trying to do to we the African, it's not good
they are telling you to bee who you are Drogba, Eto'o and were there b4 him Mr Yakubu Partey.
Zipcdektyz
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you were called Yakubu just because you wanted to marry a Moroccan girl and now you want to spend your life in prison
pahabloprs
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very soon I will stop watching European football due to the same
Fipbdlnopu
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what you guys trying to do to we the African, it's not good
Jodabcdyz
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I swear there is not that happens
codckmnruz
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This African guys don't learn a lesson from others or what. We have fucken beautiful ladies in Africa maahn fok what makes you run to European bitches that only wants to milk your fucken money? Now look how much u gonna fucken spend to get out of trouble. U guys are not wise at all!
pumbcdks
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because he is black
choppyleo
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Another gold digger strikes again
Vieaeklmtz
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That's why I like Salah and Mane
riaabdptuz
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African player are very stupid. you left our beautiful girls here in Africa you went to enjoy life with European girls, that is the same happen to Mendy. they're targeting to milk all your money then later you go to jail
jikacpstz
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God on your side
Koaaeikotz
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that's what you get when you change your religion from Christian to Muslim because of woman.
Yeybcenoru
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how can arsenal protect him.speak with sense
I dont suppose you understood what i said nor what i meant before you decided to insalt me. Anyway read what the other guy who responded said and you will get my sense.
Yeybcenoru
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arsenal didn't want the distraction, it wasn't protection. Since you're innocent unless proven guilty, arsenal didn't want the unwanted attention, so they made sure the media didn't reveal too much and allowed the investigation to happen in secrecy. they didn't interfere with anything
I think you have just clarified what i wanted to say. Benjamin Mendy and Greenwood never got the same protection Partey did. The moment they were under investigation their careers came to a sudden halt.
Allianceofficial
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Either Arsenal has been protecting and shielding him coz the moment he leaves Arsenal the charges come up. I think rumours that Partey was under investigation have been around for some time now.
arsenal didn't want the distraction, it wasn't protection. Since you're innocent unless proven guilty, arsenal didn't want the unwanted attention, so they made sure the media didn't reveal too much and allowed the investigation to happen in secrecy. they didn't interfere with anything
Bazmnopsty
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I really don’t understand why these African football players don’t lean and stop felling in lv to Ueropean ladies , there are plenty nece ladies in Africa
Puyabmnsty
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very, very unfortunate. this is not good for his future life. But may Lord Almighty help him to come out from this mess in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Butbcdesty
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no wonder why they don't need Thomas Partey , the management knew it already 🙄
Nodadlmruy
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I think it's not true because they have not given us the names of those women
Poyabkrty
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Anyway, players never learn.
footballers need to understand themselves just settle for the wife material and stop running around because these women are trouble
Poyabkrty
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Either Arsenal has been protecting and shielding him coz the moment he leaves Arsenal the charges come up. I think rumours that Partey was under investigation have been around for some time now.
how can arsenal protect him.speak with sense
JBtalksfootball
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hmm
Fepbcilnoz
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Anyway, players never learn.
Fepbcilnoz
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What at all do these blacks want in white women? Let alone 3 women. Hope it is untruth.
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How do you know whether the girls are white or not?
Yuneklosty
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These racist pigs are bent on ruining Partey's career. What crap of protecting the women, what about Partey? The black race is superior and the racist pigs can't handle it.
amartious2000
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What at all do these blacks want in white women? Let alone 3 women. Hope it is untruth.
tokdimstuz
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Because of Diogo Jota death let's forgive him and continue to mourn Diogo and know you That partey is innocent
Yeybcenoru
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Either Arsenal has been protecting and shielding him coz the moment he leaves Arsenal the charges come up. I think rumours that Partey was under investigation have been around for some time now.
Lidcdeikrs
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His career might get into trouble now... just like greenwood and anthony...
jehbdintyz
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because he's not married to a British