All Charges Against Mason Greenwood Dropped
All criminal proceedings against soccer player Mason Greenwood have been discontinued.
Greenwood was first arrested in January 2022 on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, making threats to kill, and assault.
That arrest came as police officers responded to seeing an 18-year-old woman reporting claims of violence and sexual threats on social media.
Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United shortly after his arrest and he has not played for the club in over 12 months.
He was charged in October 2022 with attempted rape, engaging in controlling behavior, and assault.
But Greater Manchester Police announced this week that all of those charges have now been dropped.
Mason Greenwood pictured playing for Manchester United against West Ham on January 22, 2022
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Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP's head of public protection, said: "Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this.
"The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.
"Despite the media and public's interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.
"I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP's commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them. An ever increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilising tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.
"If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don't let this case put you off asking for help."
