Oct 17, 2022 - 00:09
By guardian.ng

Man Utd’s Greenwood arrested on suspicion of breaching bail

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 03, 2022 Manchester United’s English striker Mason Greenwood is substituted during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England. – Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood will not return to training or playing “until further notice”, the English Premier League giants said in a statement released on January 30, 2022, after a woman accused him of assault. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been arrested over an alleged breach of bail conditions, British police said on Saturday.

The 21-year-old was first held in January over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

He was also questioned on suspicion of making threats to kill.

Greenwood has been on bail since.

A police spokesman said: “Greater Manchester Police are aware of an allegation regarding a 21-year-old man breaching his bail conditions and an arrest has been made on Saturday, 15 October 2022.

“Enquiries are ongoing at this time.”

Within hours of the allegations surfacing online at the beginning of the year, Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, was suspended from playing or training with United.

Nike suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with Greenwood, while Electronic Arts confirmed his removal from active squads on its FIFA 22 game.