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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, now playing in Spain, is due to appear in court over two additional charges
Thomas Partey pictured arriving for a 2025 court appearance
Thomas Partey is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court(Image: Zeynep Demir Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Here's everything you need to know about Thomas Partey's court appearance:
Two new charges: He is appearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court specifically to face two additional counts of rape that were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in February 2026.
Fourth complainant: These new charges relate to a fourth woman who came forward to the Metropolitan Police in August 2025 with allegations of non-recent offences.
Timing of allegations: The offences involving this fourth complainant are alleged to have taken place in 2020, prior to the incidents cited in his previous charges.
Total count of allegations: With these new additions, Partey now faces a total of eight charges involving four different women (seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault).
Original 2025 charges: In July 2025, he was originally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving three women, alleged to have occurred between 2021 and 2022.
Consistent denial: Through his legal team, Partey has consistently denied all allegations and maintained that he has fully cooperated with the police throughout the multi-year investigation.
Bail conditions: He remains on conditional bail, which allows him to continue his professional career in Spain and play for Ghana, provided he notifies authorities of travel and has no contact with the complainants.
Upcoming trial: While Friday's hearing focuses on the new charges, a full trial for the original six counts is already scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026, at Southwark Crown Court.