Manchester City have suspended the France international Benjamin Mendy on Thursday for a pending investigation.
Manchester City have adjourned defender Benjamin Mendy from playing following his charges for sexual assault.
After being charged by Cheshire Constabulary, the Frenchman has been asked to stay in jail ahead of a court visit on Friday. It has become apparent from the police statement that Mendy has been charged by three separate plaintiffs.
Cheshire Constabulary’s statement read: “The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has authorised Cheshire Constabulary to charge a man in connection with allegations of sexual assault.”
“Benjamin Mendy, aged 27, has been charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to three complainants over the age of 16. And are alleged to have taken place between October 2020 and August 2021.”
“Mendy has been remanded in police custody and is set to appear at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 27 August. 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.”
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online. Which could in any way prejudice ongoing proceedings.”
City issued a statement saying: “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.”
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