Mason Greenwood: Attempted rape charges dropped against Manchester United footballer

The allegations of attempted rape and assault made against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood have been dismissed. In January 2022, the 21-year-old footballer was taken into custody following the emergence of images and videos online that led to allegations against him, according to reports.

The charges against Mason Greenwood, including attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault causing actual bodily harm, were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service due to the withdrawal of key witnesses.

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has been cleared of rape and assault allegations after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped the charges against him. The 21-year-old was arrested in January 2022 in connection to images and videos that had surfaced online, which prompted allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behavior, and assault causing actual bodily harm. However, the charges have now been dropped after key witnesses withdrew their involvement in the case.


The news of the dropped charges is a relief for Mason Greenwood and Manchester United which have continued to support the young footballer throughout the legal proceedings. He has also been part of the England national team, making his debut in September 2021.

After allegations surfaced the web, the Manchester United forward was suspended from playing or training with the Old Trafford club at the beginning of 2022.

In light of the dropped charges against Mason Greenwood, Greater Manchester Police has issued a statement acknowledging the decision. Greater Manchester Police stated that it was "only fair" to announce that the Manchester United footballer would no longer face criminal proceedings.

Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr also emphasized the police force's commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected throughout the legal process. She stressed that the police take these allegations very seriously and will continue to provide support to all individuals who come forward with allegations of violence or abuse.

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