Manchester Police arrest man on suspicion of rape and assault
A man in his twenties has been arrested
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following reports of violence against a woman.
Greater Manchester Police said they had been made aware on Sunday of “online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence”.
The force said: “An investigation was launched and following inquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
“He remains in custody for questioning.
“Inquiries are ongoing.”
It comes after Manchester United announced that Mason Greenwood would not train or play for the Premier League club until further notice following allegations he was violent towards a woman.
A statement from United on Sunday afternoon read: “Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.”
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