Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood facing more allegations
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill and detectives have been given more time to question him. The 20-year-old was initially arrested on Sunday afternoon on suspicion of the rape and assault of a young woman following social media images and videos posted online. He was held in custody overnight on Monday after detectives from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) were given more time to question Greenwood, who they have not formally named as the suspect. The force said in a statement on Tuesday: “Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman. “The suspect was detained in custody on Sunday afternoon after we became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence. “He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow, Wednesday 2 February. “Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill. “Enquiries are ongoing and the victim continues to be offered specialist support. “We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim’s right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings.” Following the latest news from GMP, United released a club statement which read: “Manchester United reiterates its strong condemnation of violence of any kind. As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the club until further notice.” Within hours of the allegations appearing on Sunday morning, the footballer, regarded as one of United’s rising young stars, was suspended from playing or training with the club until further notice. The posts have since been deleted from the social media page. Greenwood will not return to training or play matches for United until further notice (Martin Rickett/PA) Complainants of sexual offences must not be identified and their anonymity is protected for life under the law. Sportswear giant Nike, which sponsors Greenwood, said in a statement: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.” Greenwood has also been removed from versions of the FIFA 22 game. In a statement to the PA news agency, video game company Electronic Arts said: “Mason Greenwood has been removed from active squads in FIFA 22 and has also been suspended from appearing in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) packs and Ultimate Draft.”
Mason Greenwood: Police given more time to question footballer over rape claim
Image caption, The 20-year-old Manchester United footballer was arrested on Sunday Police have been granted more time to question Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. The 20-year-old footballer was arrested on Sunday following allegations on social media. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said he would remain in custody for questioning. Manchester United earlier said the forward would not return to training or matches until further notice. Greenwood has not responded to the social media allegations. GMP said: "Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman. "Inquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support." The force added: "We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim's right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings." Greenwood, who made his debut for the club in March 2019, signed a four-year deal in February 2021 after rising through the ranks of the academy. Manchester United said on Sunday the club "did not condone violence of any kind" and had been made aware of the allegations on social media but would make no further comment until the "facts have been established". Nike released a statement saying: "We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood. "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation." Greenwood apologised after being dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate for a breach of coronavirus protocols while on international duty in Iceland in September 2020. A month later, his United manager at the time, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, defended Greenwood amid media speculation of his being late for training. Why not follow BBC North West on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? You can also send story ideas to northwest.newsonline@bbc.co.uk The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
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