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Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood released on bail pending further investigation

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood released on bail pending further investigation

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Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation on suspicion of rape and assault.

 

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On Sunday January 30, the England footballer was detained on suspicion of rape and assault after his girlfriend alleging incidents of violence posted pictures and videos on social media.

 

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Police were granted extra time on Monday to question the 20-year-old and he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

 

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On Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said Greenwood was released from custody on bail pending further inquiries.

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A statement said: “A 20-year-old man arrested (on Sunday 30 January 2022) on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been released on bail pending further investigation”.

 

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Greenwood was suspended from playing or training with Manchester United following the weekend allegations.

 

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The allegations were posted on Instagram on Sunday morning as videos, photographs, and a voice note which claimed to be a conversation between Greenwood and the woman surfaced online. They have since been deleted.

 

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Greenwood made his debut in 2019 and has since made 129 appearances for Manchester United. He made his senior England debut in 2020.

 

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On Tuesday night, Manchester United released a statement reiterating their “strong condemnation of violence of any kind”.

 

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The club added: “As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the club until further notice.”

 

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The striker, from Bradford, was earlier removed from versions of the FIFA 22 game following his initial arrest after Nike suspended their deal with the player.

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A spokesperson from the game’s manufacturer 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.”

 

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An earlier Nike statement read: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”

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