EX ARSENAL STAR DENIES 2 RAPES

Partey to face trial next year over alleged attacks

- BY TOM PETTIFOR Crime Editor

FORMER Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women.

The 32-year-old is accused of five counts of rape against the two alleged victims, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman.

The alleged offences took place between 2021 and 2022, when the midfielder played for Arsenal.

Partey spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and his not guilty pleas during a short hearing at Southwark crown court yesterday.