Arsenal midfielder and Ghana international Thomas Partey has been officially charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police Service, following an extensive investigation into allegations dating between 2021 and 2022.
In a statement issued on July 4, 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed that it had authorised the charges after reviewing a file of evidence submitted by detectives.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives,” read the statement.
Details of the Charges
The Metropolitan Police has formally issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1993), of Hertfordshire, in relation to:
- Five counts of rape
- One count of sexual assault
The offences are broken down as follows:
- Two counts of rape relating to one woman
- Three counts of rape relating to a second woman
- One count of sexual assault relating to a third woman
The alleged offences reportedly occurred between 2021 and 2022.
Investigation Timeline
The investigation began in February 2022, when the Metropolitan Police first received a report of rape. Since then, multiple allegations have surfaced, leading to the formal charges announced this week.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, emphasized the ongoing support being provided to the complainants:
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.”
Court Appearance
Thomas Partey is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
As of publication, neither Partey nor Arsenal Football Club has issued a public response to the charges. The player’s legal team is also yet to comment.
Legal Guidance and Media Caution
The authorities have issued a reminder to media outlets and the public to avoid prejudicing the ongoing legal process.
We urge responsible reporting in line with guidance from the Attorney General’s Office. Editors, publishers and social media users should take legal advice to ensure they are in a position to fully comply with the obligations to which they are subject under the Contempt of Court Act 1981.”
