Thomas Partey appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday to deny twice raping a woman in London on a day in December 2020, according to major media reports. In total, Thomas Partey has now pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, relating to allegations from four different women, major media reports indicate. On Monday, Judge Tony Baumgartner, the Recorder of Westminster, agreed for all the allegations to be tried together, as reported by major media.
During the hearing, Thomas Partey, wearing dark grey trousers, a black jumper over a white shirt, and smart black shoes, spoke to confirm his name and enter the two not guilty pleas, major media reports state. Thomas Partey's lawyer indicated that not guilty pleas would be entered for the two new charges. Judge Tony Baumgartner warned Partey and lawyers in the case that the trial could now be delayed until January next year, according to major media. The court heard Mr Justice Bennathan is expected to be the trial judge, major media reports.
In July 2025, Partey was charged by the Crown Prosecution Service with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, relating to alleged incidents involving three women in London between 2021 and 2022. The two new charges of rape are separate from the five counts of rape and sexual assault brought against him last year involving three other women, according to research. The two new rape charges were announced in February this year, major media reports. The prosecution explained that the latest complainant came forward only after the initial allegations against the footballer were made public, according to prosecutor Arabella MacDonald.
Partey has already entered not guilty pleas for the five previous charges dating between 2021 and 2022. A trial for the initial charges was set for November this year. A comprehensive trial covering those specific allegations is currently scheduled to take place at Southwark Crown Court this November, according to research.
Thomas Partey was absent from Westminster Magistrates’ Court last month when the charges came before a judge for the first time, major media reports. Partey was excused from attending court on Friday but was represented as the legal process addressed two new allegations of rape dating back to December 2020, according to research. Thomas Partey’s case is next due to be listed in court, for a pre-trial hearing, on May 14, major media reports. The legal proceedings will resume on April 10 at a crown court hearing, which will serve as a final milestone before the major trial in the autumn, research indicates.
Thomas Partey is on bail during the legal proceedings, with a condition that he does not contact alleged victims. The conditions of Partey’s bail do not prevent him from playing professional football, according to research. Partey is barred from contacting any of the complainants and must notify police of any international travel 24 hours prior to his departure, research shows.
Thomas Partey, who previously lived in Potters Bar in Hertfordshire, joined Arsenal from Atletico Madrid in 2020 in a transfer worth around £45 million. Thomas Partey left Arsenal in June last year, major media reports. Thomas Partey is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Villarreal and the Ghana national team, according to research. Despite the ongoing situation in England, Partey continues to play for Villarreal as they compete in the top half of the Spanish league table, research indicates.
Partey began his professional career at Spanish club Atlético Madrid in 2013, according to research. Partey went on loan to Mallorca and Almería, and returned to Atlético in 2015, research shows. Partey won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018 with Atlético Madrid, according to research. Partey became the most expensive Ghanaian player of all time with his transfer to Arsenal, research indicates. Partey played 167 games over five seasons at Arsenal, according to research. Partey is a Ghanaian international who represented his nation at three Africa Cup of Nations (2017, 2019, and 2021) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, research shows. Partey was named into the CAF Team of the Year in 2018, according to research.
Thomas Teye Partey was born on 13 June 1993, according to research. Thomas Partey is expected to face England in the World Cup this summer, as an integral part of the Ghana national side, major media reports.
Partey has consistently maintained his innocence across all counts since the Metropolitan Police investigation began, according to research. During the proceedings, the court heard from the prosecution and the defence regarding the timeline for the upcoming trial, research indicates. Defence barrister Emma Fenn stated at a press conference that Partey intends to plead not guilty, according to major media reports.
A decision will be taken on the exact trial date when the judge has been confirmed, major media reports.
Specific evidence or details presented by the prosecution or defense regarding the rape and sexual assault allegations have not been publicly disclosed. The identities or any background information about the four women who have made allegations against Thomas Partey are unknown.
How the legal proceedings and potential trial delay might impact Thomas Partey's football career with Villarreal and the Ghana national team is unclear. The specific conditions of Thomas Partey's bail beyond not contacting alleged victims and notifying police of international travel have not been fully detailed.
This high-profile case involves multiple allegations from four women and faces potential delays, with the combined trial now covering a significant number of charges and spanning several years of alleged incidents.