Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy accused of another rape

Charge relates to new complainant and is alleged to have taken place in July this year

The Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been accused of another count of rape.

Mendy, 27, who was already accused of a series of sexual offences, was charged last week with the further count of rape, but this was subject to reporting restrictions. The restrictions were lifted on Wednesday as Mendy appeared at Chester crown court for a hearing ahead of his trial next year.