In a statement released on Thursday, the CPS confirmed:
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (born 13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences:
Five counts of rape
One count of sexual assault”
The offences are alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
What This Means
Thomas Partey is now required to appear before the court to face these serious allegations. The legal process will proceed under the UK judicial system, and as with all cases of this nature, he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Neither Arsenal Football Club nor Partey’s legal representatives have issued a formal response at this time. The case is expected to attract widespread media attention due to Partey’s high-profile status in football.
This is a developing story. Further updates will follow as the legal process unfolds.