Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy to appear for May court hearing, judge orders

Benjamin Mendy is accused of nine charges in all, including seven counts of rape involving six alleged victims (Peter Byrne/PA)

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy will appear for a further court hearing in May, ahead of his trial on sex charges, a judge has ordered.

Mendy, 27, is accused of nine charges in all, including seven counts of rape involving six alleged victims.