After 12 months out of football, Greenwood cleared of rape charges

Manchester United’s English striker Mason Greenwood celebrates after scoring their sixth goal during the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg football match between Manchester United and Roma at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, northwest England. – Charges including attempted rape and assault against Greenwood have been dropped by prosecutors, British police said on February 2, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Man United footballer, Mason Greenwood, has been cleared of attempted rape and assault charges, reports planetradio.co.uk.

Charges including attempted rape and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood have been discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service, the report said.

Greater Manchester Police said criminal proceedings against a 21-year-old man had been discontinued as of February 2.

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,