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Thomas Partey pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault charges

Lloyd M’bwana

LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault at a hearing held at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday morning.

Partey, 31, is facing five counts of rape involving two women and one charge of sexual assault involving a third woman, alleged to have occurred between 2021 and 2022.

During the plea hearing, the Ghana international confirmed his identity and denied all charges.

His trial has been scheduled to commence on November 2, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court.

Partey had previously been charged by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on July 4, 2025, and was granted conditional bail during an appearance on August 5, 2025.

Following his not guilty plea, the court confirmed that Partey will remain on bail until his trial date.

His bail conditions allow him to continue playing professional football but require him to:

▪️Notify police of any international travel at least 24 hours in advance.

▪️Refrain from contacting the complainants.

The case will now proceed toward trial as scheduled.

His trial has been set for November 2, 2026, at the same venue.

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Arsenal’s former midfielder Thomas Partey in court for rape charges

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LONDON-(MaraviPost)-Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has officially been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police in the UK has confirmed.

The charges are linked to three separate women and relate to alleged incidents that took place between October 2021 and July 2022.

The Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal following the expiry of his contract Breaking news: Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

The player is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 5 August, 2025.

The allegations including two counts of rape involving a woman in October 2021, three counts of rape involving a different woman in December 2021 and
one count of sexual assault involving a third woman in July 2022.

Partey, 31, was arrested back in 2022 in connection with the investigations but was not charged at the time.

He continued to play for Arsenal throughout the 2022–2024 seasons.

The news has sparked major public debate with many fans and activists questioning why he remained active in top-flight football while under investigation.

Some quarters of the society have raised concerns about the timing of the charges, which came shortly after his exit from Arsenal.

As of now, Partey denies all charges and maintains his innocence.

A trial is likely to follow next year, where more evidence and testimonies will be presented.