Manchester United and England ace Mason Greenwood, 20, is ARRESTED on suspicion of rape and assault: Police pictured outside player’s home after disturbing allegations are made on social media and club announces he is suspended
Manchester United star Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion rape and assault as part of an ongoing police investigation into allegations made on social media this weekend.
The 20-year-old, an England international, has also been suspended by his club and remains in police custody as enquiries continue.
It follows a post shared to Instagram featuring pictures and videos which showed a young woman with a number of injuries including a cut to her mouth which was pouring with blood and several bruises.
The woman also shared a disturbing audio clip in which a man can be heard threatening a woman.
A police spokesman said: ‘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.
Greenwood playing with Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United at Old Trafford on January 22
Pictured: A police crime scene investigation van parked outside a house in Bowden
‘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.
‘If you’re a victim of domestic abuse, or are concerned about someone you know, please use our online reporting facility or use our LiveChat facility on our website, or call 101.
Police and security stand outside the home of Manchester United Mason Greenwood
‘In an emergency that’s on-going or life is in danger, always dial 999.’
Manchester United said it was aware of the allegations while Greenwood’s sponsor Nike said the company was ‘deeply concerned’.
An updated statement from Manchester United this afternoon said: ‘Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.’