The defender arrived at Chester Magistrates' Court in a police van on Friday morning
Benjamin Mendy arrived at court with a police escort on Friday to face charges of rape and sexual assault.
It was confirmed on Thursday that the Manchester City defender was being held in custody and is accused of four counts of rape and one of sexual assault.
The 27-year-old arrived at Chester Magistrates' Court in a security van with a police car alongside with the case to be called on Friday.
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Mendy faces six charges in total.