Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has expressed his relief after accusations of attempted rape and assault against dropped on Thursday.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) revealed that the withdrawal of key witnesses and emergence of new material The evidence was the driving force behind they decision to stop the issue against The 21year-old.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said it was “just fair”. announced This is no longer Greenwood face criminal actions but urged any potential victims of crime Don’t let this issue put you off off Asks for help. “
Greenwood originally faced one number of attempted rape, one number of control and coercion behavior And one number of Assault that causes actual bodily harm, all of that against Same complainant.
In a short statement released on Speaking on behalf of Greenwood after the charges were dropped, he said: “I’m relieved that this is now the case over And I want like To thank my family, loved ones and friends for they support.
“There will be no more comment at this time.”
Alba news Agency understands that Greenwood will not return to playing Or training during the Premier League side United Curry out its own internal investigation.
statement from club Read: “Manchester United notes decision of Department of Public Prosecutions that all counts against Mason Greenwood has been dropped.
“the club It will now perform its own operation before selecting next steps. We will not go any further comment Until this process complete. “
In its statement, which confirmed the suspension of the case, the prosecution said: “We have duty to keep cases running review.
In this case, a combination of pulling out of key witnesses and new material who came to light It means that there is no longer a realistic possibility of belief. In these circumstances, we are under duty to stop the issue.
“We made it clear decision to all parties.
We always encourage any potential victims to come forward Report it to the police and we will sue wherever it is legal for us test He is met. “
greenwood, who directed once for England, it was first detained in January last year over allegations relating to a young The woman was after the photos and videos posted online.
inside hours of The allegations surfaced, Greenwood was suspended from playing or training with Old Trafford club.
sports apparel Nike suspended and later ended its sponsorship deal with Greenwood, while Electronic Arts confirmed his removal from active the difference on Its FIFA 22 computer game.
Chief Supervisor Michaela Kerr, GMP’s head of public protectionHe said: “Looking at the indication media coverage of In this case, it is only fair that we do so share the news That 21-year old man who He was arrested and charged in communication with open an investigation in January 2022, no longer facing criminal procedures in Regarding this.
“Investigation team stayed in regular communication with legal teamwith any updates provided of Notice, thus understanding the rationale for Stop of Actions at this point, and that decision It was not taken seriously.”
“It’s an ever-increasing number,” Kerr said of Officers receive specialized training force He is more continuously using tools for reservation people Safe and caring for victims.
“If you feel that you are or may be a victim, please do not let this issue put you down off Asks for help,” she added.
