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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Helen Pidd North of England editor

Benjamin Mendy raped women in ‘panic rooms’, jury told

Benjamin Mendy arrives at Chester crown court
The alleged offences by Benjamin Mendy are said to have taken place at his gated mansion in Mottram St Andrew, near Macclesfield. Photograph: Rex/Shutterstock

The Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy raped women in “panic rooms” in his isolated mansion from which they believed they could not escape, a court has heard.

The 28-year-old French international defender abused his wealth and fame to lure women back to his gated Cheshire home and rape them when they either said no or were too drunk to consent, a jury at Chester crown court heard on Monday.

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