LONDON, United Kingdom, Aug 5 – Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after showing in court docket on rape and sexual assault expenses.
The 5 expenses relate to 3 girls and the offences are reported to have taken place between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the fees in opposition to him.
The listening to at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday lasted lower than quarter-hour. Partey was not requested to enter a plea, however provided that he understood the fees and the situations of his bail.
Partey’s case has now been transferred to a Crown Court for trial. He is subsequent due in court docket on the Old Bailey on September 2.
The 32-year-old was first arrested in July 2022, although he was not named on the time and continued to play for Arsenal whereas investigations have been ongoing.
In an announcement after he was charged, Partey’s lawyer Jenny Wiltshire of Hickman and Rose, stated: “Thomas Partey denies all the charges against him. He has fully cooperated with the police and CPS throughout their three-year investigation. He now welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name.”
The Ghana worldwide spent 5 seasons at Arsenal after being signed in 2020 for £45m however is now a free agent after his contract expired on the finish of June. He made 52 appearances for Arsenal final season throughout all competitions.
In an announcement to Sky Sports News, Arsenal stated: “The player’s contract ended on June 30. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case.”
Two counts of rape relate to at least one girl, three counts of rape relate to a second girl and one depend of sexual assault pertains to a 3rd girl.
