Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple offences by the Crown Prosecution Service (Image: GETTY)
Thomas Partey has been charged with multiple counts of rape and one count of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police. The former [Arsenal](https://www.express.co.uk/latest/arsenal-fc) midfielder recently left the Gunners after five years at the club upon the expiry of his contract. He was not offered a new deal by the north Londoners and is now a free agent.
Now, it has been confirmed that Partey has been charged with a number of alleged sexual offences. In a statement, the Crown Prosecution Service said they had authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge the 32-year-old after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives. He is accused of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
The statement adds that two counts of rape relate to one woman, while the other three counts of rape relate to a second woman. The single charge of sexual assault relates to a third woman.
The alleged offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which commenced in 2022.
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."
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