Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of assault and rape. Manchester police said in a statement that “a man in his twenties” has been arrested following allegations made by his ex-girlfriend on social media. Earlier on Sunday, the twenty-year-old Greenwood was already removed from the selection of Manchester United: he will not train until further notice and will not play any matches.
“Manchester Police Department was notified earlier today of photos and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical assault,” the Greater Manchester Police said in a statement, which was not named. “An investigation has been launched and we can confirm that a man in his twenties has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault and remains in custody for questioning.” Police are calling on victims of domestic violence and those concerned about others to come forward.
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Greenwood is accused of serious physical assault by his own girlfriend, Harriet Robson. The English has shared images of the abuse via her Instagram account. The images show how she sustained a wound to her face. She also shows some bruises on her body and shares an audio clip. It is heard how Greenwood threatens to rape her. On Sunday afternoon, Manchester United announced in a press statement that the wing striker “will no longer train and play games until further notice”.
Robson shared the consequences of the physical violence with her more than 270,000 followers. The blood can be seen running down her face. She has also shared photos that show that she is covered with bruises. “For anyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood is doing to me,” reads the accompanying text. The images have since been removed from the account. The voices of Robson and Greenwood can be heard in the audio clip. “Put your legs up,” said Greenwood. “No, Mason, I don’t want sex,” the woman replies. “I don’t give a fuck what you want… push me off you one more time and see what happens to you.”
According to SportsMob the two have been together since January 2019. However, in April 2020 their relationship broke down after reports of an affair by Robson. However, the woman, who is twenty years old, dismissed the news. At the beginning of last year, the relationship blossomed again, according to English media. Now, a year later, the relationship is once again in the spotlight. If Greenwood was actually guilty of the assault, his career could be in jeopardy. The attacker is having a strong season at Manchester United, starting in 16 of his 18 Premier League games. He has scored 5 goals so far.