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Man City defender Mendy remanded in custody until trial in January

Benjamin Mendy to go on trial early next year accused of rape[photo courtesy]

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy will stand trial on rape and sexual assault charges on Jan. 24 after the Chester Crown Court set a trial date on Friday, British media reported.

The 27-year-old, who was denied bail last week after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, has been remanded in custody.

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