Man United's Mason Greenwood further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/01/man-utd-footballer-mason-greenwood-further-arrested-over-sexual-assault

Greater Manchester police say detectives have been further granted additional time to speak to suspect

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/feb/01/man-utd-footballer-mason-greenwood-further-arrested-over-sexual-assault

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill. The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday afternoon after police saw a woman reporting claims of physical violence and sexual threats on social media. Greater Manchester police, who have not identified the player by name, said on Tuesday that a suspect had been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill.

Greenwood, who is regarded as one of England’s most talented young footballers, remains in custody being questioned by detectives. Officers have until Wednesday to either charge him or release him on police bail. The striker, who has played once for the England national team, was suspended from playing for or training with Manchester United until further notice after the allegations.

In a statement on Tuesday, Greater Manchester police said a suspect had been detained in custody on Sunday afternoon after it became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman alleging incidents of physical violence.

A spokesperson said: “Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman … “He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow, Wednesday 2 February. “Following inquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

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