Ex-Arsenal Star Denies Rape and Assault Charges
- Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, entered pleas of not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on September...
- Partey, a Ghanaian international, confirmed his identity and entered the not guilty pleas during the court hearing.
- Rape, under UK law, is defined as sexual intercourse without consent.
Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault Allegations
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, 32, entered pleas of not guilty to five counts of rape and one charge of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court on September 17, 2025.The charges relate to alleged incidents occurring between 2021 and 2022,during his time with the North London club.
Partey, a Ghanaian international, confirmed his identity and entered the not guilty pleas during the court hearing. The charges were filed just four days after his departure from Arsenal, following the expiration of his contract at the end of June 2024, according to reports.
The case is now proceeding through the legal system. The timeline of events suggests a period of examination following the initial allegations before formal charges were brought. The court will now set a date for a future hearing or trial.
Rape is penetration of the vagina, anus or mouth by the penis without consent. Sexual assault includes a range of acts, including unwanted touching.
Partey joined Arsenal in October 2020 and became a key player in midfield. His contract with the club expired on June 30, 2024, and he later became a free agent.he has not yet signed with another club.