Benjamin Mendy has been arrested and is in custody after being charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Benjamin Mendy is a French professional footballer. He currently plays for Machester City in the English Premier League.
The French footballer plays as a left-back for both his club and country. He also won the 2018 World Cup in Russia with the French National team.
However, the WorldCup winner has now found himself in a disastrous situation as he is charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. He has been suspended by City pending his investigation and is due to appear in court on Friday.
Meet Benjamin Mendy Wife And His Parents
Benjamin Mendy is yet to be married and therefore, doesn’t have a wife.
Infact, the French player has never shared any serious relationship to date. There is also no information about his relationships on the web.
Mendy’s parents are Mendy Sr. and Monique Mendy. He was born on July 17, 1994, in Longjumeay, France. However, his family has their roots in Cote d’Ivoire.
Benjamin represented French Youth International at under-16 and under-17 levels. He was part of the French under-17 team that reached the quarter-finals of the 2011 U-17 World Cup.
Find Out Benjamin Mendy Salary
Benjamin Mendy has an annual average salary of £4,680,000.
Manchester City signed him on 24 July 2017 on a five-year contract with a reported fee of £52 million. He broke the transfer fee record for a defender which was set 10 days prior by his teammate Kyle Walker.
The French defender was signed from the French side Monaco after his impressive performance in the 2016-17 season. He was a key part of Monaco’s 2016-17 Ligue 1 championship season.
Benjamin Mendy Rape Charges: Is He Arrested?
Benjamin Mendy is facing several charges including four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
He has been suspended by the club after being charged with these charges. He is due to appear in court on Friday.
According to the Cheshire police, the charges relate to three complainants, over the age of 16, and happened between October last year and this month. A police spokesman shared that the criminal proceedings against Mendy are live and that he has a right to a fair trial.
Manchester City in a statement shared that the matter was now subject to a legal process and therefore they are unable to make any further comment until the process completes.