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Alan Smith

Benjamin Mendy found not guilty on seven counts but faces retrial over two rape claims

Benjamin Mendy faces a retrial in June after the jury failed to reach verdicts on two counts, one of rape and the other attempted rape.

But the French footballer has been found NOT guilty of five rape charges, one count of attempted rape and a separate accusation of sexual assault.

Judge Steven Everett discharged a jury made up of seven men and four women after 14 days of deliberations at Chester Crown Court on Friday.

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