The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following the submission of an evidence file by detectives.
The Metropolitan Police has charged Thomas Partey, a 32-year-old man from Hertfordshire (born June 13, 1992), with the following offences:
Five counts of rape
One count of sexual assault
The charges relate to:
Two counts of rape involving one female
Three counts of rape involving a second female
One count of sexual assault involving a third female
It is reported that these offences were alleged to have taken place between 2021 and 2022.
The charges follow an investigation by detectives after the police first received a report of rape in February 2022.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, who led the investigation team, stated: “Our primary focus remains on supporting the women who have come forward.”
Thomas is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, August 5.
For support, individuals can contact the independent charity Rape Crisis via their 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.
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