Charge dating to July this year involves new complainant, bringing total to eight charges
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Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has been remanded in custody after he was accused of a seventh count of rape, involving a new complainant.
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 before his trial next year.