Man United footballer to face attempted rape charge
FOOTBALLER Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Manchester United striker, 21, to be charged after he was arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions today.
Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. All three counts relate to the same complainant.
‘Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.’
Greenwood is due to appear for his first court appearance at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ court on Monday October 17, the CPS added.
‘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’, they said.
This comes after the footballer was arrested in January after images and videos were posted online. It is thought that Greenwood breached the conditions of his bail after contacting his alleged victim.