Player charged with assault

Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.

The 21-year-old forward is due to appear in court tomorrow.

The player was first held in January over allegations relating to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

The player, who has made one appearance for England, had been on bail since then but was arrested in the Trafford area yesterday for an alleged breach of bail conditions. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said yesterday it had authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Greenwood.

The CPS said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has 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.”