“The investigators were given additional time to question the man,” said a police statement on Monday (February 31, 2022). Greenwood is currently located, according to police “on suspicion of raping and assaulting a woman” in custody. The woman is provided with “special support”. Greenwood was arrested on Sunday. The authority was made aware of pictures and videos on social media. “These were posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence“, according to the police.
The woman had published film, audio and photo recordings on Instagram on Sunday morning (01/30/2022). There she was seen bleeding and with bruises on her arms and legs. She wrote: “To anyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood is doing to me.“The posts were no longer available a short time later.
Manchester previously excluded Greenwood from training and games
previously had Manchester United the player is excluded from training and game operations. According to several English media, the measure should “for the time being” be valid. “We will not comment further until the matter is established. Manchester United does not condone violence“said the club of coach Ralf Rangnick also.
Nike suspends sponsorship deal with Greenwood
The sporting goods manufacturer Nike canceled a sponsorship contract with the player, at least for the time being. “We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood”, the company announced. “We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”
Greenwood has in the premier league five goals in 18 games this season United scored in the Champions League he was used four times (one goal). So far he has played one game for England’s national team.
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As of: 01/31/2022, 5:58 p.m