Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine charges of sexual offences

Get our Pub Quizzes and latest news straight to you by clicking here »

Mendy is due to face trial on July 25

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has entered not guilty pleas to nine charges of sexual offences against six women. The 27-year-old, of Prestbury, Cheshire, denied all the charges - which include seven of rape - at Chester Crown Court. The Frenchman is also accused of sexual assault and attempted rape and is due to face trial at the court on July 25. It is alleged that the offences took place at his home between October 2018 and August 2021. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1528719196221280256

Mendy's co-defendant Louis Saha Matturie, of Eccles in Salford, also entered not guilty pleas to 12 charges.

The 40-year-old denied eight counts of rape and four counts of sexual assault, relating to alleged attacks on eight women between July 2012 to August 2021.

Both men remain on bail.

Related links:

Top Story

Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch in friendly for Denmark

Praying for a quick recovery. Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s World Cup warm-up clash with Ukraine this evening. The incident occurred in the 65th minute of the game, with Denmark 2-1 up. The match was then abandoned. The Wolfsburg player previously collapsed for his country during Euro 2020 against Finland. The […]

Football

Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine charges of sexual offences

Home›news

Mendy is due to face trial on July 25

Mendy is due to face trial on July 25

Home news