⚽Footballer Thomas Partey charged with rape🚨

📣Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

The offences are reported to have taken place between 2021-2022, the Metropolitan Police said.🎟️

The charges involve three women, with two counts of rape relating to one woman, three counts of rape in connection to a second woman and one count of sexual assault linked to a third woman.

🚨The Ghanaian international denies the charges and "welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name", his lawyer said.📣

The charges follow an investigation by detectives, which started in February 2022 after police first received a report of rape.

🚨The 32-year-old's contract with Arsenal ended on Monday after playing with the team since 2020.

🚨BBC News has contacted Arsenal and the Football Association. The Premier League declined to comment.

🚨Det Supt Andy Furphy, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our priority remains providing support to the women who have come forward.

🚨"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"🚨📣$ETH

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