Manchester United Star, Greenwood Breaks Silence On having Assault Charges Against Him Dropped

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has broken his silence after charges of attempted r*pe, assault, and coercive control were dropped against him following the “withdrawal of key witnesses”.

Greenwood was arrested at his home in January 2022 amid a series of allegations against the Manchester United forward, with a number of images and videos posted on social media.

He was suspended by the Premier League club, who confirmed he would not “return to training or play matches until further notice”.

After being released on bail, he was later charged with attempted r*pe, controlling and coercive behavior and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

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Greenwood was due to stand trial in November but it was announced on Thursday by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) that all charges against him had been dropped.

In a short statement following the announcement, Greenwood said: ‘I am relieved that this matter is now over and I would like to thank my family, loved ones and friends for their support.

‘There will be no further comment at this time.’

Greenwood has scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for Manchester United since making his first-team debut in 2019.

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A GMP statement earlier in the day confirmed that Greenwood would no longer be facing criminal proceedings.

“Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this,” said GMP’s head of public protection, chief superintendent Michaela Kerr.

“The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.

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“Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.

“I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.

“An ever-increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilizing tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims.

“If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don’t let this case put you off asking for help.”

Man United have confirmed that Greenwood remains suspended and will not be able to return to action before they conduct and complete their own internal investigation on the accusations against him.