Premier League Star Charged With Rapes
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London’s Metropolitan Police on Friday announced charges of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against former Arsenal FC player Thomas Partey following a two-and-a-half year investigation.
The charges involve three women and allegedly took place between 2021 and 2022, according to the BBC.
“Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward,” Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who lead the investigation, said after announcing the charges.
“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,” Furphy said.
Partey, 32, joined Arsenal in 2020 and left the club following the end of his contract this month as the club declined to renew him.
The club paid Atletico Madrid £45.3m (just shy of $62 million) for the player. He also represents Ghana at the international level.
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