Police given more time to question Man United player Greenwood

Police have been granted further time to question Manchester United player Mason Greenwood after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

Greenwood, 20, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force launched an investigation after being made aware of images and videos alleging incidents of violence were posted on social media earlier on Sunday.

A police statement said: “Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.

“The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday 30 January) afternoon and remains in custody. Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support.”

It comes after Manchester United announced that Greenwood would not return to training or play any matches “until further notice” after he was accused of assaulting a woman.

The allegations were released on Instagram on Sunday morning and included video, photographs, and a voice note claimed to be a conversation between Greenwood and the woman.

They have since been deleted.

Manchester United said in an earlier statement: “We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.

“We will not make any further comment until the facts have been established.

“Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind.”