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      Mason Greenwood is released on bail after facing a month behind bars before trial over attempted rape and assault

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      MASON Greenwood has been released on bail ahead of his trial for attempted rape and assault.On Monday the Manchester United striker, 21, was told he would spend over a month behind bars after initially being denied bail.
      Mason Greenwood has been granted bail ahead of his trial for attempted rape and assaultCredit: AFP
      The Manchester United striker was initially denied bailCredit: PA
      A black Audi sports car is driven away from HMP Berwyn after Mason Greenwood is granted bailCredit: CHRIS NEILL
      But his lawyers overturned the order following a brief private hearing at Manchester’s Minshull Street Crown Court today.
      The footballer, who didn’t attend the hearing, has been released from prison after the decision by judge John Potter.
      His bail conditions state that he’s not to contact witnesses and must reside at his home address in Bowden, Greater Manchester.
      The footballer will make his next appearance at the same Crown Court on November 21.
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      The striker had been held in custody since he was charged on Saturday.
      On Monday Greenwood’s alleged victim was seen being supported by a female pal as she sat outside the courtroom.
      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between November 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood is accused of “repeatedly engaging” in controlling and coercive behaviour for almost four years.
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      These include making threats and derogatory comments on social media.
      He is also charged with attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
      Attempted rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted.
      The striker also allegedly assaulted her between December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Police swooped on the footballer’s £15,000-a-month rented home in Trafford on Saturday.
      Greenwood was held on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim in a breach of his bail conditions.
      The Crown Prosecution then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      Manchester United released a statement after Greenwood’s charge was announced.
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      A spokesperson said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      Greenwood will make his next court appearance on November 21 More

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      Woman ‘had sex with Jack Grealish and sexual activity with Benjamin Mendy after being raped by third man’

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      A WOMAN had sex with Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and “sexual activity” with team-mate Benjamin Mendy after she was allegedly raped by a third man, a court heard yesterday.She told police that she had been at a nightclub with the two players and Louis Saha Matturie in August last year.
      A woman had ‘sexual activity’ with Benjamin Mendy, pictured, before being raped by another man, a court heardCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      They all travelled to Mendy’s mansion in Prestbury, Cheshire, for an afterparty.
      The woman said she was raped by Matturie after he offered to take her to buy some vodka from a nearby shop.
      She told officers that after arriving back at Mendy’s home, she had spent “hours sitting on the sofa in the living room” chatting with two girls and one of Grealish’s friends.
      At Chester crown court, she was asked by Mr Matturie’s barrister, Lisa Wilding KC: “Did you have sex with Jack Grealish?”
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      She said: “Yeah.”
      “Do you have a memory of that?” the KC asked.
      She said: “I don’t know what room it was in.
      “I am sure we had sex.”
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      She also admitted she later got into bed with Mendy and they engaged in sexual activity but did not have sex, which the court heard she did not tell police about originally.
      Mendy, 28, denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault — all relating to six women.
      Matturie, 41, of Eccles, Salford, denies six counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault allegations relating to seven women.
      Trial continues.
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      Ex-Liverpool and Cardiff City footballer turned drug dealer jailed for eight years over £6m cocaine racket

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      AN ex-Liverpool footballer who became a cocaine dealer after quitting the game has been caged for eight years.Layton Maxwell was just 19 when he scored during his 1999 debut at Anfield.
      Layton Maxwell (L) appearing for Cardiff City against Barnsley in 2002Credit: Simon Wilkinson
      Maxwell’s career never took off and he was released in 2001 before joining a cocaine gang as he tumbled down the leaguesCredit: WNS
      The midfielder had shown huge potential as he rose through the ranks at the club alongside aces Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher.
      But his career never took off and he was released in 2001 before joining a cocaine gang as he tumbled down the leagues.
      A court heard Maxwell, now 43, allowed the multi-million pound gang to use his home as a safehouse for storing drugs in a £6m racket.
      Organised crime agents found more than 60 kilos of cocaine, crack cocaine and heroin, as well as £2.5m in cash and weighing equipment in a raid at his Cardiff home.
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      Prosecutors said Maxwell was banking £500-a-month as a “courier” for gang bosses after being arrested during Operation Venetic, which saw millions pounds worth of drugs and cash seized.
      Raids were carried out after officers from the National Crime Agency busted open an encrypted messaging service that had been used by gang leaders.
      The thwarting of the EncroChat revealed an “Aladdin’s cave” of evidence against some of the world’s most dangerous criminals, where they also planned killings and boasted of cutting limbs off rivals.
      Maxwell was one of eight defendants jailed for a total of 80 years at Cardiff Crown Court – with more gang members yet to be sentenced.
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      Maxwell, of Rhiwbina, Cardiff, admitted conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and was jailed for eight years for his role.
      Jailing the ex-footballer, Judge Tracey Lloyd-Clarke described the gang’s activity as a “dirty trade bringing misery to many.”
      Assistant Chief Constable Dave Thorne said the raids in South Wales alone resulted in “two tonnes of drugs and millions of pounds in cash recovered.”
      Maxwell dreamed of the big time when he scored his debut but never played for the first team again.
      At the time he said: “I scored and you really think you’ve made it when that happens. Not many players score at the Kop End on their Liverpool debut.
      “It was some night after that game, but I soon came back down to earth because I was training with the reserves the following week.”
      After nearly a year without an appearance in the first team the Welshman was loaned to Stockport County for a season before moving to Cardiff City and then Swansea.
      After leaving Swansea City Maxwell plummeted down the divisions before seeing out his career in the League of Wales with spells at minnows Bangor City and Caernarfon.
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      After retiring from football he became an engineer with Vodafone and took charge of Cardiff Draconians in Welsh football’s third tier.
      He stepped down in December due to increased work commitments.
      Maxwell, of Rhiwbina, Cardiff, admitted conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and was jailed for eight years for his roleCredit: WNS More

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      Benjamin Mendy ‘rape victim’s’ texts about Jack Grealish revealed – as she denies she wanted to have sex at party

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      A TEEN texted a group chat about “sexy” Jack Grealish hours after she claimed she was raped by his teammate Benjamin Mendy, a court heard. The woman also messaged the Man City footballer’s co-accused Louis Saha Matturie, 41, asking for Grealish’s phone number.
      Mendy’s alleged victim sent a group message about Jack GrealishCredit: Rex
      Chester Crown Court heard she then texted a group chat about the England star hours after she claimed Mendy and Matturie raped her.
      The message read: “Jack Grealish is so sexy in person, he had been winking at you all night, saying how beautiful you were, but you didn’t sleep with him because you’re not easy but you had been invited out with them all next week.”
      The court was told the complainant, named as Woman Ten, claims she was raped twice by Mendy and Matturie on the same occasion.
      Woman Ten, who was aged 17 at the time, had attended a party at Mendy’s Cheshire mansion in August last year.
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      Ex-Villa star Grealish had attended the same bash and allegedly had consensual sex with another complainant.
      The teen told jurors she asked for the footballer’s number so she could contact a woman she saw with him at the party.
      But she denied the texts show she she was “happy ” the next morning after having a “great night”.
      A friend of Woman Ten received a Snapchat from her saying she was out with Grealish and Mendy, it was said.
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      Jurors heard she also recorded “excitable” voicemails, saying: “Honest to God. Peak of my life…The Dom has gone to my head. Don’t you just love champagne when it’s one thousand five hundred quid?”
      In a message the following day, the alleged victim sent a message to her friend saying “last night wasn’t all good”.
      She continued: “Benjamin Mendy forced himself onto me.”
      When asked by the friend if she was OK, Woman Ten replied: “No, police are here, my mum knows.”
      She also denied wanting to have sex with Matturie in the cinema room of Mendy’s home during cross examination.
      Another alleged victim told the court today how Matturie allegedly raped her in his Mercedes after they left the party to buy vodka from a petrol station.
      She told officers: “I felt so disgusting, I felt so dirty, so minging. Disgusting.”
      The court was previously told French international Mendy is a “predator” who “turned the pursuit of women for sex into a game”.
      Matturie, his friend and “fixer”, allegedly had the job of finding young women for sex.
      Mendy denies seven counts of rape, one count of attempted rape and one count of sexual assault against six young women.
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      Matturie, of Eccles, Salford, denies six counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault relating to seven young women.
      The trial continues.
      Mendy denies raping women at his mansionCredit: PA
      Co-accused Matturie also denies the chargesCredit: PA More

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      Mason Greenwood due in court today on rape charge after two nights in a police cell

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      MANCHESTER United footballer Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cell.The striker, 21, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions.
      Mason Greenwood is due before a court today on a rape charge after two nights in a police cellCredit: PA
      Greenwood, pictured with his dad, was arrested early on Saturday for allegedly breaching his bail conditions
      He was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
      Greenwood, who has made one appearance for England, is due to appear at Manchester and Salford magistrates’ court this morning.
      He was arrested at his home in Trafford, Manchester, at 7am after he was pictured last week with his alleged victim in his £150,000 Audi R8 car in ­Bowdon, Cheshire.
      Greenwood, who earns £75,000 a week, was suspended by United following his January arrest after a woman alleged on social media he had raped and assaulted her.
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      A club statement on Saturday night said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
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      Man Utd said: ‘He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process’Credit: PA More

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      Football yob jailed for eight weeks after assaulting emergency worker amid horror scenes at West Ham vs Anderlecht

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      AN ANDERLECHT fan has been jailed for eight weeks after he assaulted an emergency worker during his team’s clash with West Ham.Last week’s Europa Conference League game was marred by crowd trouble.
      Anderlecht apologised after their fans’ behaviourCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Police desperately tried to keep order as West Ham clashed with AnderlechtCredit: Getty
      The ugly scenes in the away end saw fans rip up seats and flares being set off.
      Joey Degroof, 36, was convicted on Saturday at Croydon’s Magistrates’ Court.
      He was found guilty of an assault of an emergency worker.
      Degroof was one of three Anderlecht fans convicted for their behaviour while another 13 were arrested.
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      The Belgian club apologised for their fans’ behaviour.
      Two police officers needed hospital treatment after the game.
      One needed stitches for a head injury and another had a suspected broken wrist.
      A statement by the Metropolitan Police on Saturday said: “Assaults on emergency workers will not be tolerated.”
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      Two other Anderlecht fans were also punished including Dean Pierre Daquano.
      The 28-year-old was fined £120 by Thames Magistrates’ Court for going on to the pitch.
      While Frederik Jules Desnet was fined £200 after being convicted of racially and/or religiously aggravated harassment.
      The crowd events almost overshadowed an impressive win for West Ham as they made it two victories in a week over the same opponents.
      The Hammers, who got to the Europa League semi-finals last year, have now won all four group games and sealed their place in the knockouts.
      David Moyes’ side are also enjoying an uptick in domestic form with back-to-back wins ahead of today’s trip to Southampton. More

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      Mason Greenwood faces second night remanded in custody before facing court tomorrow

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      MASON Greenwood is facing a second night in custody ahead of his court appearance tomorrow.The Man Utd striker, 21, was charged yesterday with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
      Mason Greenwood is facing a second night in custodyCredit: PA
      He is due to appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
      Greater Manchester Police confirmed yesterday Greenwood has been remanded ahead of the court appearance.
      This means he faces a second night in custody tonight away from his luxury £15,000-a-month rented home in the Trafford area of the city.
      A statement said: “Greater Manchester Police has charged and remanded a 21-year-old man with controlling and coercive behaviour, attempted rape and Section 47 assault of a woman.
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      “Mason Greenwood, of Bowdon will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court on Monday 17 October 2022.
      “He was arrested in the Trafford area earlier today (Saturday 15 October).”
      Greenwood was held yesterday on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim in a breach of his bail conditions.
      The Crown Prosecution then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
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      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between December 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood is accused of coercively controlling the alleged victim for almost four years and attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
      He also allegedly assaulted her on December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      Attempted rape carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted.
      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.”
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      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      At the time, the striker was suspended by Utd but still received his £75,000-a-week salary.
      The club released a statement yesterday after Greenwood’s charge was announced.
      A spokesperson said: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      Greenwood was removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the team aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood has been suspended by UtdCredit: PA
      His international career is now also in jeopardyCredit: Getty
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      Manchester United release statement after Mason Greenwood charged with attempted rape, coercive control and ABH

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      MANCHESTER United released a statement tonight after Mason Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and ABH.The ace, 21, was suspended after spending three nights in custody in January after police swooped on his home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape
      The club said in a statement: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      Police today confirmed Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, ABH and coercive and controlling behaviour.
      It comes after he was arrested this morning on suspicion of being in contact with his alleged victim.
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      The Crown Prosecution Service then authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge the footballer.
      Greenwood will appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
      The alleged offences relate to one woman and are said to have taken place between December 1, 2018, and October 15, 2022.
      Greenwood is accused of coercively controlling the alleged victim for almost four years and attempting to rape her on October 21, 2021.
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      He also allegedly assaulted her on December 12, 2021, and December 31, 2021.
      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.”
      Manchester United said in a statement: “Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      “He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.”
      The striker has been waiting to discover his fate since he was first held in January this year.
      He spent three nights in custody after he was arrested at his rented home in Bowdon, Greater Manchester.
      Greenwood was bailed on February 2 and has been keeping a relatively low profile since.
      He was originally due to answer his bail on April 30 but the decision was pushed back after a court hearing in June.
      The striker remains suspended by Utd but still receives his £75,000-a-week salary pending the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
      The club were previously forced to release a statement confirming there has been no change to Greenwood’s status.
      Utd initially said it did “not condone violence of any kind,” but later suspended Greenwood after cops launched a probe.
      But some eagle-eyed fans discovered the player was still visible on the club’s website – leading to speculation he could be reinstated.
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      The statement from Utd read: “There has been no change whatsoever in Mason’s status.
      “We removed his profile from the club app soon after he was removed from the squad in January.
      “This was in order to remove Mason from interactive elements of the app, such as team predictions etc.
      “However, his profile was never removed from the website as he remains a Manchester United player, albeit not currently part of the squad while the legal process unfolds.”
      Greenwood has been removed from FIFA 22 and dropped by sponsors Nike in the wake of the allegations.
      Football Manager 2022 has also confirmed he will not feature in the game.
      All merchandise bearing the No11’s name has been axed from the official Utd site and teammates have unfollowed him on Instagram.
      Greenwood’s promising domestic and international career remains in jeopardy.
      He last played for the Red Devils on January 22 when the team beat West Ham 1-0.
      The player joined the team aged just six and rose through the ranks to land himself a regular spot on the first team.
      In 2019, he became the youngest footballer to play for Utd in the Champions League when he took to the pitch aged 17.
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      Greenwood has made 129 appearances in total for the Red Devils and netted 35 goals.
      In 2020, England manager Gareth Southgate gave the striker his first cap when Greenwood came off the bench in a 1-0 win against Iceland.
      Greenwood has been keeping a low profile since his arrest
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