Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has pleaded not guilty to a further charge of rape ahead of the start of his trial.
The Blues defender's case is being heard at Chester Crown Court today (Wednesday). The 28-year-old is accused of eight counts of rape; one account of sexual assault; and one of attempted rape.
The charges relate to seven women. Mr Mendy, of Withinlee Road, Prestbury, Cheshire, had already denied all but one rape count.
That charge was put to him before Judge Steven Everett this morning. READ MORE:The cowboy parking firms plaguing the streets near Manchester Airport The former French international - who was wearing a navy blue suit, white shirt and a striped blue tie - stood and answered 'not guilty' as the count was read to him.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk
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