Crimes

Man Utd’s Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape

Manchester United forward, Mason Greenwood, has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.

Prosecutors said this on Saturday, noting that the 21-year-old England international will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.

Greenwood was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

He had been on bail since then but was arrested on Saturday for an alleged breach of conditions.

Shortly after the player’s arrest, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said it had authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Greenwood.

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The deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS North West, Janet Potter, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

“All three counts relate to the same complainant. Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.”

Within hours of the allegations surfacing online at the beginning of the year, Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, was suspended from playing or training with Manchester United.

Nike suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with Greenwood, while Electronic Arts confirmed his removal from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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