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Mason Greenwood spends third night in cells as striker hit with fresh allegations & Man Utd releases statement

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MANCHESTER United star Mason Greenwood has spent his third night in jail after cops quizzed him on suspicion of new offences.

Cops swooped on the striker, 20, on Sunday over claims of rape and GBH.

Mason Greenwood will spend his third night in jailCredit: Getty
Police have been granted more time to quiz the strikerCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

And now, police have been granted further time to speak to Greenwood after he was rearrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

Greenwood was suspended indefinitely from Man Utd following his arrest.

And in a statement last night, his club said: “Manchester United reiterates its strong condemnation of violence of any kind.

“As previously communicated, Mason Greenwood will not train with, or play for, the club until further notice.”

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman confirmed the force were granted more time to quiz the £75,000-a-week footballer.

He said: “Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.

“The suspect was detained in custody on Sunday afternoon after we became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

“Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.

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“Enquiries are ongoing and the victim continues to be offered specialist support.

“We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim’s right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings.”

Security staff – thought to have been provided by his club – were present at a second home he owns nearby and they confirmed his parents were inside.

Greenwood was removed from Manchester United’s squad on FIFA 22 yesterday following claims made against him.

He has also been removed from the Man Utd squad list on the game, after the club removed any merchandise with his name on from their website.

The club’s official partner Cadbury said Greenwood won’t appear on any of their marketing products.

Sponsor TeamViewer also announced that they are “closely monitoring developments”.

Sportswear giant Nike, which provides the striker’s boots, have suspended their sponsorship with the star.

The brand said in a statement: “We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood.

“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”

Greenwood has worn Nike boots since breaking into United’s first team in 2019.

He has been suspended indefinitely by his club after being arrested.

Several of his teammates have also unfollowed the star on social media after the images came to light.

The Premier League club initially said it did “not condone violence of any kind” and later suspended the star as a police probe was launched.

A spokesman for the club said: “Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.”

The images and allegations were reportedly visible on a woman’s Instagram on Sunday morning, but have since been deleted.

Several of Greenwood’s teammates have also unfollowed the star on social media after the images came to light – including Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba
The striker’s FIFA card, which is now no longer on the popular video game
Several of his teammates have also unfollowed the star on social mediaCredit: Getty

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