Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill. The 20-year-old who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday has now been further charged with the threat to kill. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it had been granted more time to question the player as they have been given an extension on Monday previously.
Manchester United have already banned the player from their team pending when investigations will be over and judgement passed on the player. GMP said the player was arrested on Sunday after the force “became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence”.
It said magistrates had granted a second extension to keep him in custody until Wednesday. A force spokesman said inquiries were ongoing and a woman was being “offered specialist support”. Manchester United said the club “did not condone violence of any kind” and so they have made it clear that they will not interfere in the case.
Mason Greenwood has also been removed from the 2022 FIFA game, the information was made known by Video game developer EA Sports. A statement said Greenwood had been removed from active squads in FIFA 22 and also suspended from appearing in FIFA Ultimate Team packs and Ultimate Draft.
Sportswear firm Nike had earlier suspended its relationship with the footballer. It says: “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation,” a spokesman said.