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Manchester United player arrested over alleged rape and assault
Mason Greenwood in 2019

MANCHESTER UNITED footballer Mason Greenwood remains in custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on Sunday.

The 20-year-old was suspended from playing or training with the club, following allegations he was violent towards a woman.

Greater Manchester Police said it had been made aware of “online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence”.

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