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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andy Gregory

Benjamin Mendy accuser was in WhatsApp group with woman who wanted to sue Manchester City, court told

David Rawcliffe/PA Wire

A woman who has accused Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy of rape was in a WhatsApp group with another alleged sex assault victim who wanted to sue the football club, a court has heard.

The alleged victim denied trying to “minimise” knowing the other woman, after telling people in a statement: “I think I may have met her once but cannot be sure.”

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