Manchester United striker, Mason Greenwood has been released on bail pending further investigation on suspicion of rape and assault.
On Sunday, January 30, the Manchester United Striker was detained on suspicion of rape and assault after pictures and videos alleging incidents of Violence we're posted on Social Media by his girlfriend
Police were granted extra time on Monday to question Mason Greenwood and he was further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and attempted murder.
On Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said Greenwood was released from custody on bail pending further inquiries.
A statement said: "A 20-year-old man arrested (on Sunday 30 January 2022) on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman has been released on bail pending further investigation".
Between his arrest and release, Greenwood has been suspended from playing or training with Manchester United after the club; On Tuesday night, Manchester United released a statement reiterating their "strong condemnation of violence of any kind.”
The striker was also removed from versions of the FIFA 22 game following his initial arrest after Nike suspended their deal with the player.
A spokesperson from the game's manufacturer Electronic Arts said: "Mason Greenwood has been removed from active squads in FIFA 22 and has also been suspended from appearing in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) packs and Ultimate Draft."
An earlier Nike statement read: "We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation."
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