Man City Suspend Benjamin Mendy
Manchester City has suspended defender Benjamin Mendy following his rape and sex assault charges.
The French defender was charged with four counts of rape and another count of sexual assault by Cheshire police.
“Cheshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service would like to remind everyone that criminal proceedings against Mendy are live and that he has a right to a fair trial,” a police spokesman said.
The English champions in a statement on Thursday said:
“Manchester City can confirm that following his being charged by police today, Benjamin Mendy has been suspended pending an investigation.
“The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is therefore unable to make further comment until that process is complete.”
Mendy is to appear in court on Friday for a hearing.
