Man U say Greenwood won't play until further notice after assault claim
MANCHESTER (REUTERS) - Manchester United have said forward Mason Greenwood will not train or play for the Premier League club until further notice after being accused of assaulting a woman, Sky Sports reported on Sunday (Jan 30).
The allegations including video, photographs and a voice note were posted on Instagram on Sunday morning and later deleted.
"Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice," United said in a statement, according to Sky Sports.
The club earlier said in a statement to Reuters that they"do not condone violence of any kind".
Greater Manchester Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault and was being held in custody for questioning after social media images and videos were posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.
In keeping with police practice they did not name the suspect.
“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” the police said in a statement.
Greenwood has six goals and two assists in 24 matches in all competitions for United this season.
The 20-year-old began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.
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