Mason Greenwood allegations: Manchester United suspend striker

Manchester United have suspended Mason Greenwood after Greater Manchester Police said they are investigating allegations made by a woman against the footballer.

United have announced that Greenwood, 20, will not play or train while police and the club work to establish the full circumstances around images and an audio file that circulated on social media on Sunday.

The statement issued by United read: «Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.»

Earlier on Sunday, police said they were also looking into the circumstances around the social media posts, which have since been removed.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police said: «Greater Manchester Police is aware of images and video circulating on social media. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.» Greenwood has not responded to the allegations.

In an earlier statement issued on Sunday morning, United said they were launching their own probe before announcing Greenwood's suspension.

The statement said: «We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.

»We will not make any further comment until the facts have been established. Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind."

The statement from the Premier League club was issued in response to allegations being posted within images and audio that are no longer visible on a woman's Instagram account.