Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape
The Manchester United striker is also charged with using controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault
Last updated 17th Oct 2022
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.
The 21-year-old is due to appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates' Court on Monday to face the three counts - all relating to the same woman.
The player was first held in January and has been on bail and suspended by his club since then.
Greater Manchester Police say Greenwood was arrested in the Trafford area on Saturday for an alleged breach of conditions.
**"there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings."**
Janet Potter, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS North West, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
"All three counts relate to the same complainant.
The attempted rape is alleged to have taken place in October 2021.
The controlling and coercive behaviour relates to a period between November 2018 and October this year, while the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm is dated December 2021.
Ms Potter added: "The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has a right to a fair trial.
"It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings."