‘Gang rape’ jockey Brendan Powell back in saddle after sexual assault probe

A JOCKEY embroiled in a gang rape probe was back at work yesterday, insisting he was innocent “of any criminal wrongdoing”.

Brendan Powell, 21, rode 33-1 shot Gannicus to third place in the BetVictor Novices’ Hurdle Race at Kempton Park.

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The Sun told yesterday that Powell and fellow jockeys Richard Condon and Sean Mooney, both 20, are accused of raping an 18-year-old woman.

Thursday’s alleged assault is said to have happened at Powell’s home in Chiseldon, Wilts.

Powell and Condon’s lawyer said they “categorically deny” any wrongdoing.

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Mooney was not available to comment.

The trio have been bailed to return to Wiltshire Police in late December.