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Man City's Mendy remanded in custody after court appearance

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March 8, 2020 Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy in action with Manchester United's Scott McTominay REUTERS

Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was remanded in custody on Friday after appearing at Chester Magistrates' Court a day after being charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, British media reported.

Mendy, who was charged by the Cheshire Constabulary on Thursday with Premier League champions City also suspending the Frenchman pending an investigation, is accused of offences against three women, the court heard, according to a report in the Guardian.

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