Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on Tuesday after being charged with five counts of rape.
The charges stem from alleged incidents involving two women between 2021 and 2022. Partey also faces one count of sexual assault involving a third woman.
The 31-year-old Ghanaian international, now a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Arsenal at the end of last season, arrived at court wearing a dark zip-up sweater and carrying a suit jacket.
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey charged with five counts of rape
Police said the investigation began in February 2022 after receiving an initial report of rape.
Partey's lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, earlier stated that her client “denies all the charges against him” and welcomes the opportunity “to finally clear his name.”