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The Manchester United and England national team striker, suspended since February after rape and assault charges, was charged on Saturday (October 15). Mason Greenwood was arrested for violation of his judicial review. He will appear in court on Monday.
Announced as a nugget during his first professional steps with Manchester United more than three years ago, Mason Greenwood will no doubt no longer find the lights of high-level football. The player, who has just celebrated his 21st birthday, has been behind bars since Saturday, October 15.
It all started at the end of January when his partner, a young woman named Harriet Robson, posted photos and videos on social media showing her bloody face and bruises on her body. ” For anyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood really does to me “, she had written.
The striker, who was then one of the greatest hopes of English football, was immediately suspended by his club, Manchester United. In the aftermath, Mason Greenwood, charged with rape and assaulthad been placed in police custody, then released under judicial supervision.
On the morning of this Saturday October 15, the footballer, still suspended and who has not appeared on a pitch since January 22, was arrested in the Trafford district by the Greater Manchester County Police, for violation of his judicial review. He was charged with “attempted rape” and “wilful assault”, announces the British prosecution.
The magistrates clarified that these counts relate to one and the same victim. Mason Greenwood will appear for the first time on Monday, October 17 in court.
(With AFP)