Mason Greenwood Charged With Attempted Rape After Suspected Breach Of Bail Conditions
Manchester United player Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling behavior and assault.
Greenwood was arrested in January on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, making threats to kill and assault.
His 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 subsequently released on bail.
One of the conditions of his bail was that he must not attempt to make contact with his accuser.
He was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of breaching that condition.
Mason Greenwood pictured playing for Manchester United in August 2021
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Janet Potter of the Crown Prosecution Service in North-West England then said in a statement: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
"All three counts relate to the same complainant.
"Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.
"The defendant’s first court appearance will take place on Monday 17 October at Greater Manchester magistrates’ court.
"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings."
Greenwood has not featured for United since their 1-0 win over West Ham in January after being suspended from playing or training with the club until further notice.
He was later removed from video games FIFA 22 and Football Manager 2022, while his partnership with Nike was also terminated.
Greenwood's current United contract is not due to expire until 2025.
