Benjamin Mendy trial: Man City player due at court today on rape allegations

Benjamin Mendy trial: Man City player at court today on rape allegations

The Manchester City footballer has been pictured arriving at Chester Crown Court.

Published 10th Aug 2022, 11:19 BST

Updated 10th Aug 2022, 11:24 BST

Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court Credit: Matthew Lofthouse SWNS

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy will go on trial today (10 August) accused of a number of sexual assaults relating to seven young women.

The 28-year-old French international is accused of eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape, relating to seven young women.

Mendy was arrested in August 2021 and released on bail in January.

Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court for trial Credit: SWNS

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