London, United Kingdom /
The French international defense of the Manchester City Benjamin Mendy, 27 years old, he was charged with four rapes and one sexual assault, Which would have taken place between October 2020 and August 2021, English police announced on Thursday.
“Mendy was remanded in custody, awaiting trial in Chester on Friday, August 27.“, Specified the police of Cheshire (Northwest) in its statement.
“Cheshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service would like to remind you of all that criminal proceedings against Mendy are active and that he is entitled to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there are no reports, comments or exchange of information online that could in any way harm the ongoing proceedings, ”the English court added.
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For its part, the Manchester City confirmed that the player is subject to a judicial investigation, so he has been separated from the planter, although they make it clear that the institution will not talk about the issue further.
“Manchester City can confirm that after being charged today by police, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation. The matter is subject to a legal process and therefore the Club cannot make further comments until this process is complete, ”the city in a brief statement.