Manchester United participant Mason Greenwood remained in police custody on Tuesday as officers investigating an assault on a girl additionally began to query him on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.
The 20-year-old ahead was arrested initially on Sunday on suspicion of rape and assault after police mentioned they turned “aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.”
A courtroom granted police till Wednesday to proceed holding Greenwood, who has not been charged and is now being questioned over additional allegations.
Manchester United official assertion.
“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”.
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“Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill,” Greater Manchester Police mentioned.
BREAKING: Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been additional arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.
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Greenwood, who has six targets this season, is underneath contract with United by 2025 however the membership distanced itself from him on Sunday.
“Manchester United reiterates its strong condemnation of violence of any kind,” the membership mentioned Tuesday. “As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the club until further notice.”
Greenwood has been faraway from the energetic squads within the FIFA 22 online game, Electronic Arts mentioned.
There has been no remark from Greenwood or his representatives.
