Manchester United noted the arrest of suspended forward Mason Greenwood in a statement released on Saturday.
Manchester United react to Mason Greenwood arrest
As reported by renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Red Devils noted the developments surrounding their disgraced player and confirmed that, pending the outcome of an ongoing judicial process, the 21-year-old British hopeful remains suspended.
“Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service. He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process,” the statement read.
Per BBC News, Greenwood was taken into custody on Saturday for breaching bail conditions set in January 2022. Back then, the British footballer was arrested on suspicion of his alleged involvement in the assault and the attempted rape of his romantic partner, Harriet Robson.
Despite Robson’s reported assertions that the images and disturbing audio recording, where Greenwood was heard making shocking remarks, were leaked against her will, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has moved ahead in pursuit of criminal prosecution against the footballer.
In a statement, CPS’ Janet Potter confirmed that Greenwood will go on trial for a count of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The alleged sexual assault attempt, British authorities believe, occurred on 22 October 2021 against Robson. The coercive behaviour was traced to an incident that allegedly took place in November 2018. It remains unclear at this juncture if Robson is the victim in this regard.
The assault charge, Potter confirmed, relates to an incident that allegedly took place in December 2021.
“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,” Potter said.