Man City suspends Mendy over alleged rape, sexual assault
Pending investigation, an English football club, Manchester City Thursday suspended Benjamin Mendy following a four-count of rape and one count of sexual assault leveled against him.
According to Cheshire police, Mendy is due to appear in court on Friday. The force said the charges relate to three complainants, over the age of 16, and are alleged to have happened between October last year and this month. The 27 year-old has been remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at Chester Magistrates’ Court.
A police spokesman said: “Cheshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service would like to remind everyone that criminal proceedings against Mendy are live and that he has a right to a fair trial.”
In a statement, Manchester City said: “Manchester City can confirm that following his being charged by police today, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation.
“The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete.”
Since his arrival at City four years ago, injuries have limited his playing time, with the defender undergoing knee surgery in the 2018-19 season.
