Mason Greenwood arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, will not return to Manchester United training or matches
By The Athletic Staff
January 31, 2022Updated 2:14 AM GMT+8
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
United have also confirmed Greenwood “will not return to training or play matches until further notice” after “images and allegations” of abuse made by a woman on Sunday.
Posts on social media showed a woman with multiple injuries and appeared to suggest an alleged sexual assault.
United put out a statement on Sunday morning saying they were “aware” of the allegations.
The club then said on Sunday afternoon that “Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice”.
Greater Manchester Police had said it was making “enquiries”, and later confirmed an arrest had been made.
It said in a statement: “Greater Manchester Police was made aware earlier today (Sunday 30 January) of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.
“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
“He remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing.”
A spokesperson for Nike, who sponsor Greenwood, told The Athletic on Sunday morning: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”
Greenwood, 20, is a United academy graduate and has made 130 appearances for the club, scoring 36 goals.
United next play Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday night.
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