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Manchester City’s Benjamin Mendy’s rape trial set for July

Manchester City and France international footballer Benjamin Mendy will face trial in July for the alleged rape and assault of six women, a court heard on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old, who has been suspended by his club, appeared in the dock at Chester Crown Court where he faced a new count of attempted rape.

Mendy now faces nine charges in all, including seven counts of rape, involving six alleged victims.

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The trial is expected to last up to six weeks. Thompson scheduled another pre-trial hearing for 11 March.

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