Ex-Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Granted Bail On Charges Of 5 Counts Of Rape
'I understand he's no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now,' chief magistrate Paul Goldspring said.
Partey arrived at court wearing a dark zip up sweater and carrying a suit jacket. In court, he stood with his arms behind his back in the dock.
His lawyer Jenny Wiltshire previously said he 'denies all the charges against him' and that he welcomed 'the opportunity to finally clear his name'.
Police said the investigation was opened in February 2022 when it first received a report of rape. Partey was charged July 4 — days after his Arsenal contract expired.
He is due to appear at the Old Bailey Sept. 2.
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Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey granted bail on rape and sexual assault charges
Ghanaian international Partey had been charged with five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman on 4 July, four days after his contract with Mikel Arteta's side came to an end. read more Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey arrives at the Westminster Magistrates' Court in London where he has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. AP Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old Ghana international has been charged with five counts of rape against two women and one count of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when he was an Arsenal player. , four days after leaving the Gunners when his contract expired at the end of June. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The midfielder stood with his arms behind his back in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, wearing a black zip-neck jumper. The footballer showed no reaction as the charges were read out and was not asked to enter any pleas. More from Football Partey's lawyer Jenny Wiltshire previously said Partey 'denies all the charges against him', adding he welcomed 'the opportunity to finally clear his name'. Under his bail conditions he cannot contact any of the three women and must notify police of any permanent changes of address or international travel. Reports in recent days have linked Partey with a move to LaLiga club Villarreal. As bail conditions were discussed in court, chief magistrate Paul Goldspring said: 'I understand he's no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now.' Partey is due to appear at London's Old Bailey court on September 2. A spokesperson for Arsenal Supporters Against Sexual Violence said the group was 'profoundly disappointed' in the London club over their handling of the matter. Speaking outside court, Honor Barber told the PA news agency: 'We never wanted to be in a situation where the club that we love and the club that has values that we believe in was playing, week-in, week-out, a player who is now facing court appearances on six counts of sexual violence. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We protested outside almost every home game last season because we wanted to disrupt the wall of silence that the club has put up around this issue.' Barber said the group wanted the club to publish their sexual violence policies, 'suspend anyone under investigation for sexual offences' and 'properly support the survivors'. British police said they first received reports of an allegation of rape in February 2022. Partey joined Arsenal for £45 million ($60 million) from Atletico Madrid in October 2020. He appeared 52 times for the Gunners last season, scoring four goals. Overall he played 167 games for the club, scoring nine times. Partey has also made 51 appearances for Ghana. An Arsenal spokesman previously said: 'The player's contract ended on June 30. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case.'
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey granted bail on 5 rape charges: Report
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in court in London, where he faces five counts of rape and one count of sexual 32-year-old Ghanaian midfielder is accused of the previously mentioned crimes, with the alleged offences having taken place between 2021 and 2022, involving three different women. The case has drawn significant public attention given Partey's high-profile footballing career in the Premier part of his bail conditions, Partey has been ordered not to contact any of the complainants. He is also required to notify police of any permanent change of address or international travel plans. Partey is currently without a club after his contract with Arsenal expired at the end of June. Based on the transfer news, he is reportedly expected to make a return to La Liga, joining the Spanish side, Villarreal.'I understand he's no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now,' said Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring during the appeared in court dressed in a dark zip-up sweater and carrying a suit jacket. In the courtroom, he stood quietly in the dock, his arms behind his legal representative, Jenny Wiltshire, has previously stated that Partey "denies all the charges against him" and is prepared to face the legal process. "He welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name," she to authorities, the police began their investigation in February 2022 after receiving the first report of an alleged rape. Partey was formally charged on July 4, just days after his departure from received a lot of criticism regarding the way they handled the issue. The club was slammed for not suspending the player before considering the investigations have been on since midfielder is due to appear next at the Old Bailey, one of the United Kingdom's most prominent criminal courts, on September case remains ongoing, and no further statements have been made by Partey or his representatives since Tuesday's hearing.- Ends
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Ex-Arsenal Star Thomas Partey Granted Bail On Charges Of 5 Counts Of Rape
Former Arsenal soccer player Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in court charged with five counts of rape. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has also been charged with one count of sexual assault, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court, London. The alleged offenses, between 2021-22, relate to three women. The conditions of Partey's bail include that he cannot contact any of the women and must notify police of any permanent changes of address or international travel. Partey is a free agent after his contract at Arsenal expired at the end of June. He is reportedly set to join Spanish team Villarreal. 'I understand he's no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now,' chief magistrate Paul Goldspring said. Partey arrived at court wearing a dark zip up sweater and carrying a suit jacket. In court, he stood with his arms behind his back in the dock. His lawyer Jenny Wiltshire previously said he 'denies all the charges against him' and that he welcomed 'the opportunity to finally clear his name'. Police said the investigation was opened in February 2022 when it first received a report of rape. Partey was charged July 4 — days after his Arsenal contract expired. He is due to appear at the Old Bailey Sept. 2.
