Manchester United's Mason Greenwood 'arrested for breaching bail conditions' after rape arrest

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions imposed after his rape arrest, it was reported today.

He's alleged to have breached the conditions imposed on him as part of his bail by contacting the complainant, according to reports.

The 21-year-old striker, who remains suspended from the Premier League club, was first arrested on January 30 this year on suspicion of the rape and assault of a woman. He was then further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

A court hearing was held in June over his bail position, with a statement from Greater Manchester Police later confirming he remained on bail. No charges have been brought.

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According to reports in The Sun today, Greenwood was arrested this morning - Saturday - at his mansion home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester, on suspicion of breaching the conditions of his bail.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police 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."

The academy product, originally from Bradford, was originally due to answer bail after his arrest in January, where he is required to turn up at a police station, on April 30 this year but a day before, GMP said an application would be made to the courts to extend his bail.

GMP said in a statement then: "Following a hearing yesterday (Thursday 23 June 2022), a 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape, assault and making threats to kill on Sunday 30 January 2022 remains on bail.

"As the outcome of bail reviews does not impact the progression of investigations,