Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey appeared in court on Tuesday as part of an ongoing legal case involving multiple serious allegations. The hearing took place at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where the judge formally set his bail conditions as he awaits trial.
Presiding over the session, Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring confirmed that under the terms of his bail, Partey is strictly prohibited from contacting any of the three women involved in the allegations.
Additionally, the footballer is obligated to inform law enforcement authorities of any permanent change to his residential address, as well as any plans for international travel. These conditions are to remain in place until his case progresses further.
During the court proceedings, the magistrate acknowledged a significant career move by Partey, stating: “I understand he’s no longer employed in this country and playing in Spain now.” This refers to Partey’s recent transfer to Spanish La Liga club Villarreal.
Thomas Partey, 32, currently faces a total of five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, all of which are alleged to have occurred while he was still a player for Arsenal. The charges involve incidents related to three different women.
The Ghanaian international officially parted ways with Arsenal at the end of June when his contract expired. Notably, formal charges were filed against him just four days after his departure from the North London football club.
He is expected to make his next court appearance at the Old Bailey on September 2, where the case will proceed to its next phase.[/p>