Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey set to deny two further rape charges

13 Mar 2026 • 8:19 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey is set to deny two new allegations of rape.
  • The allegations relate to a woman and a date in December 2020, with his lawyer indicating he intends to plead not guilty.
  • These new charges emerged after previous allegations against Partey were widely publicised.
  • Partey previously denied five counts of rape against two other women and a sexual assault charge against a third, dating from 2021-2022.
  • The two new charges have been sent to crown court for a hearing on 10 April, while a trial for the initial charges is scheduled for 2 November.

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