Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey was today charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The 32-year-old is accused of attacking three women between 2021 and 2022.
The charges follow a three year investigation by Scotland Yard and comes just five days after his Arsenal contract expired on June 30.
He is currently without a club after five seasons at the Emirates.
The Ghanaian international midfielder is accused of five counts of rape. Two counts of rape relate to one woman and three counts of rape relate to a second woman.
The one count of sexual assault relates to a third woman.
Partey will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 5.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team 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’
Ex-Arsenal star Thomas Partey was today charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault
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