Manchester City defender Mendy found not guilty of six counts of rape

Manchester City's French defender Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of six counts of rape, the Daily Mail reports.

Benjamin Mendy

After a six-month trial at Chester Crown Court, the 28-year-old footballer was cleared of six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The jury was unable to reach a majority verdict on one count of rape and one count of attempted rape, meaning a second trial will be held on the remaining counts.

It will be recalled that Manchester City suspended Mendy in August 2021 after the first accusation was made against him.