Jurors in Benjamin Mendy trial told not to take ‘moralistic’ approach to verdict

Mendy has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.

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

Jurors trying the rape case of Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy have been told not to take a “moralistic” approach when considering their verdicts.

Judge Steven Everett said some jurors were possibly “not impressed” with the behaviour towards women of the Premier League footballer and his friend and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie.