Thomas Partey, the former Arsenal midfielder, has been charged with multiple counts of rape following a police investigation spanning three years. Partey is accused of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against three victims between 2021 and 2022. A first court appearance will come next month.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault from 2021 to 2022, the Greater London Metropolitan Police announced on Friday.

Arsenal player is charged with five counts of rape relating to two women, and one count of sexual assault over a third woman.