Mason Greenwood to remain in custody after Greater Manchester Police are granted ‘additional time’ to speak to Manchester United player

Mason Greenwood is set to spend a second night in prison after Greater Manchester Police were granted ‘additional time’ to question the Manchester United player.

The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday night, and he spent the night in custody after being questioned.

Greenwood was suspended by Manchester United on Sunday following the allegations, preventing him from playing matches or featuring in training.

By law the authorities must either charge Greenwood or grant him bail within 24 hours but there are special circumstances in which additional time can be granted to question a detained individual.

This was granted to Greater Manchester Police earlier today and Greenwood is now facing a second night behind bars.

‘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,’ a Police spokesperson said. ‘The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 January) afternoon and remains in custody.

‘Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support.

‘We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim’s right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings.’

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