Man charged after Man Utd star Onana's wife robbed
A man has been charged after the wife of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was robbed outside a restaurant.Melanie Kamayou was robbed of a Rolex watch and Hermes bag outside San Carlo restaurant in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, on 29 March, Cheshire Police said.Liam Ross, of High Street in Wibsey, Bradford, appeared before Chester Magistrates Court on Friday charged with one count of robbery.The 25-year-old also faced one count of being concerned in the supply of cannabis. Mr Ross will next appear at Chester Crown Court on 2 May.
Cheshire Police said Mr Ross was arrested on Wednesday 2 April.Ms Kamayou moved to the UK with her husband when he signed for United from Inter Milan in 2023.Onana's performances at Old Trafford have come under the spotlight after a number of errors.The Cameroon international, 28, played in Sunday's 0-0 Manchester derby.
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