Premier League giants Arsenal have broken there silence over recent rape allegation facing Ghanaian international Thomas Partey.
Through a short statement, the Gunners noted that the player’s contract ended as at the end of June and due to the ongoing case, they will not comment further.
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“The player’s contract ended on June 30. Due to ongoing legal proceedings the club is unable to comment on the case” read the statement
The statement comes hours after the Crown Prosecution Service authorized Metropolitan Police Service to charge the former Atletico Madrid player over five counts of rape and One count of sexual assault.
“The Crown Prosecution Service has authorized the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man after a file of evidence was submitted by detectives.
The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Thomas Partey, 32 (13/06/1992), of Hertfordshire, in connection with the following offences: Five counts of rape, One count of sexual assault.” read the statement
