Man City’s Mendy found not guilty on six counts of rape

In this file photo taken on August 15, 2022 Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy arrives to Chester Crown Court for his trial for the alleged rape and assault of seven women. (AFP)

• City issued a statement saying the club had noted the verdict

LONDON: Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault on Friday.
Meanwhile jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape, British media reported on Friday.
The trial had been taking place at Chester Crown Court since August after 13 women made allegations against Mendy and co-accused Louis Saha Matturie.
City issued a statement saying the club had noted the verdict.
“Given there are open matters related to this case, the club is not in a position to comment further at this time,” City said in a statement.