Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been formally charged by the British Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, according to media such as Sky News on Wednesday.

The incidents allegedly occurred between 2021 and 2022, and the allegations have been filed by three different women.

Details of the accusations against Thomas Partey

According to the information released:

The British authorities have indicated that the alleged crimes occurred during the period in which the footballer played in the Premier League, although the identity of the victims has not been revealed.

Jaswant Narwal, representative of the Crown Prosecution Service, stated that the accusations have been filed after a “careful review of the evidence” collected by investigators.

"Our officers have worked with the Metropolitan Police to review the evidence and take the appropriate measures. It is essential to remember that the accused has the right to a fair trial," Narwal said.

End of his link with Arsenal and appointment in court

The accusation against Partey It is made public just three days after his contract with Arsenal ended on July 1.

Although there were talks between the club and the player for a possible renewal, an agreement was not reached, and the African player was released.

It should be remembered that in 2022 the alarms had already been raised, when The Telegraph newspaper reported on a Premier League footballer who was being investigated for sexual crimes, although by British law the name of the suspect could not be revealed until formal charges were filed.