Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy charged with further count of rape

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester Crown Court (Andy Kelvin/PA)

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a further count of rape, it can be reported for the first time.

The latest allegation, relating to a new complainant, means the 27-year-old stands accused of eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape, relating to seven young women.