EPL: Man Utd react as Greenwood charged with attempted rape, assault

Manchester United have released a statement on Saturday after Mason Greenwood was charged with attempted rape and assault.

The 21-year-old has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

Greenwood is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday.

“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 statement read.

The Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, Janet Potter, said: “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.”