Manchester United announced that Mason Greenwood would not return to training or play any matches "until further notice" after he was accused of assaulting a woman; Greenwood, 20, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said.
Monday 31 January 2022 22:54, UK
Police have been granted further time to question Mason Greenwood after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
Greenwood, 20, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said.
The force launched an investigation after being made aware of images and videos alleging incidents of violence were posted on social media earlier on Sunday.
A police statement said: "Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.
The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 January) afternoon and remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support."
It comes after Manchester United announced Greenwood would not return to training or play any matches "until further notice" after he was accused of assaulting a woman.
The allegations were released on Instagram on Sunday morning and included video, photographs, and a voice note claimed to be a conversation between Greenwood and the woman.
They have since been deleted.
Manchester United said in an earlier statement on Sunday: "We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.
"We will not make any further comment until the facts have been established.
"Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind."
Nike have suspended their relationship with Greenwood, saying in a statement: "We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation."
Greenwood, 20 from Bradford, made his debut in 2019 and has since clocked up 129 appearances for the club.
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Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.
The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 January) afternoon and remains in custody.
Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support.
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