Manchester United player Mason Greenwood been cleared of the rape and assault charges filed against him. According to a statement by Greater Manchester Police the case has been discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service as of February 2. Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP’s head of public protection, said: “Given the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this. “The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly. “Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail. “I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.”
Greenwood was arrested on January 30, 2022 after a woman made a series of posts on Twitter. He was then suspended by United ever since. The following day, his sponsor Nike announced it had suspended its relationship with the footballer, later confirming the partnership had ended. Prosecutors charged Greenwood with the three offences about eight months later, in October. He appeared before magistrates on October 17 and then before a judge at Minshull Street a month later, on November 21.
