Mason Greenwood: Nike suspends relationship with Manchester United star amid domestic violence allegations

By Wayne Sterling and Aleks Klosok, CNN

Updated 1943 GMT (0343 HKT) January 31, 2022

Manchester United said they were aware of the «images and allegations circulating on social media.»

London (CNN)Nike has suspended its relationship with Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood after allegations of domestic violence emerged against the 20-year-old England player.

«We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation,» said Nike in a statement.On Sunday, the Premier League club said Greenwood «will not return to training or play matches until further notice,» after the allegations first emerged.A spokesperson for the club told CNN on Sunday that the club was aware of «images and allegations circulating on social media» regarding the footballer, adding it would «not make any further comment until the facts have been established.»«Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind,» the statement added.Read MoreIn a statement sent to CNN on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said «a man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,» adding that the suspect «remained in custody for questioning» and that «enquiries were ongoing.»The police force said it was made aware earlier in the day of «online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.»On Monday, GMP said it had been granted «additional time» to speak to a man in his 20s amid the domestic violence accusations.«Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman,» read a statement sent to CNN on Monday.«The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 January)