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Man Utd player arrested over rape claim

Published : 30 Jan 2022, 22:10

  DF News Desk
A player of Villarreal and Mason Greenwood of Manchester United vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa League final match in Gdansk, Poland, May 26, 2021. File Photo: Xinhua.

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault following allegations on social media, reported British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).

Greater Manchester Police said it was made aware of "social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence".

It added "we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault".

He remains in custody for questioning and inquiries are ongoing, said the BBC report.

Manchester United earlier said the player would not return to training or matches until further notice.

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