Greenwood was detained on accusations of sexual assault and making death threats.
Manchester United's "strong disapproval of violence of any type" was underlined on Tuesday.Mason Greenwood of Manchester United watches the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Birmingham's Villa Park. (AP)]
Mason Greenwood, a Manchester United forward, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill, the Greater Manchester Police announced on Tuesday, following allegations that the 20-year-old had abused a woman online.
After being made aware of online social media posts by a lady describing incidences of physical violence, police said they detained a suspect on Sunday.
Greenwood's charges, which included video, photos, and a voice message, were uploaded on Instagram on Sunday and then deleted.
"Detectives have been given further time to speak to a guy in his twenties who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on a woman," stated Greater Manchester Police in a statement.
Mason Greenwood, a Manchester United forward, was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill, the Greater Manchester Police announced on Tuesday, following allegations that the 20-year-old had abused a woman online.
After being made aware of online social media posts by a lady describing incidences of physical violence, police said they detained a suspect on Sunday.
Greenwood's charges, which included video, photos, and a voice message, were uploaded on Instagram on Sunday and then deleted.
"Detectives have been given further time to speak to a guy in his twenties who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on a woman," stated Greater Manchester Police in a statement.
Greenwood has been suspended by United, who said he will not return to training or play for the club until further notice. On Tuesday, the club reiterated its "strong disapproval of all forms of violence."
Greenwood was also removed from the offline versions of the hugely popular video game FIFA 22, and he is no longer a member of the United squad.
EA Sports, the game's publisher, has been approached by Reuters for comment.
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