Benjamin Mendy to go on trial early next year accused of rape

Manchester City left-back Mendy spoke only to confirm his name during the 45-minute hearing at Chester Crown Court

Benjamin Mendy will go on trial next year accused of rape (Nick Potts/PA)

Benjamin Mendy will go on trial early next year accused of the rape of two women and the sexual assault of a third alleged victim.

The Manchester City left-back spoke only to confirm his name during the 45-minute hearing at Chester Crown Court, where a date of January 24, 2022, was set for his trial, accused of four counts of rape and one of sexual assault.