Attempted rape and assault fees towards Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood dropped

Charges of tried rape and assault towards Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood have been dropped. The 21-year-old Greenwood was arrested final January after photographs and audio of the alleged assault emerged on-line. He bought out on bail however was arrested once more in October final yr for violating his bail situations.

Explaining the choice to drop the fees, a spokesperson for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated, “A combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.”

The spokesperson additional stated that they’ve defined the choice to all events concerned. A trial date had beforehand been set for November 27, however now the prosecution has determined to drop the fees.

Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr of Greater Manchester Police stated that it was solely honest that they publicly declare the newest improvement as a result of important media protection of the case.

She added, “The investigation team has remained in regular contact with the legal team, providing any updates of note, and so understand the rationale for the discontinuation of proceedings at this stage, and that this decision has not been taken lightly.”

Once the allegations towards Greenwood surfaced on-line, he was suspended by his membership, Manchester United. Greenwood made his aggressive debut for United in 2019, and has scored 35 objectives for the Old Trafford membership until now. He additionally made his debut for England in 2020, however couldn’t add to his debut cap earlier than he was arrested.