Man United forward Mason Greenwood arrested on suspicion of rape and assault
The Premier League club have since confirmed that Greenwood will take no part in first-team activities until further notice.
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
Posts on social media on Sunday morning showed a woman with multiple injuries and appeared to suggest an alleged sexual assault.
United released a statement later Sunday saying they were “aware” of the allegations.
The Premier League club have since confirmed that Greenwood will take no part in first-team activities until further notice.
Greater Manchester Police statement: pic.twitter.com/T8guOjRTFk
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Police making "enquiries"
Greater Manchester Police had said it was making “enquiries”, and later confirmed an arrest had been made.
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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.”