Thomas Partey has pleaded not responsible to 5 fees of rape and one cost of sexual assault.
Partey, 32, appeared this morning at Southwark Crown Courtroom, simply hours after he got here off the bench in Villarreal’s 1-0 defeat by Tottenham within the Champions League on Tuesday night.
He was then booed each time he touched the ball and supporters additionally focused him with chants all through the gam
The previous Arsenal midfielder is accused of two counts of rape towards one girl and three counts towards one other. An additional sexual assault allegation pertains to a 3rd girl. Partey has strenuously denied all the costs.
Partey appeared in court docket quantity two at 10am and he wore black trousers, black sneakers, a black quarter zip jumper and a blue jacket.
He first spoke to verify his title and date of beginning and later entered his plea of not responsible to all six counts.
Thomas Partey appeared at Southwark Crown Courtroom for a listening to regarding his rape fees
Former Arsenal star Partey, 32, is accused of two counts of rape towards one girl and three counts towards one other
Partey performed for Villarreal of their defeat by Spurs final night time, the place he was booed by rival followers
A trial date was then set for November 2, 2026 at Southwark Crown Courtroom.
Partey was charged 4 days after leaving Arsenal when his contract expired on the finish of June.
The midfielder appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Courtroom to face the costs earlier than being granted bail. He’s prohibited from contacting any of the three ladies concerned within the case, as per the bail situations.
Partey’s lawyer mentioned beforehand that he ‘denies all the costs towards him’ and added he welcomes ‘the chance to lastly clear his title’.
He subsequently joined Spanish aspect Villarreal on August 7, a transfer that was met with preliminary protests by the membership’s followers.
Wednesday’s plea listening to had initially been scheduled for September 2 on the Outdated Bailey however it was adjourned with out clarification.
