Mason Greenwood could face rape charges in a ‘matter of days’, it has been reported. The Manchester United footballer was arrested on suspicion of rape and GBH in January earlier this year.
He was then under further arrest on suspicion of threats to kill and sexual assault days later.Greenwood, 20, was released on bail ‘pending further investigation’.The Sun has reported that police are expected to submit a report to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) imminently.
A decision is then expected to be made ‘soon after', according to the newspaper.Did you know you can keep up to date with the latest news by signing up to our daily newsletter?We send a morning and lunchtime newsletter covering the latest headlines every day.We also send coronavirus updates at 5pm on weekdays, and a round up of the week's must-read stories on Sunday afternoons.Signing up is simple, easy and free.You can pop your email address into the sign up box above, hit Subscribe and we'll do the rest.Alternatively, you can sign up and check out the rest of our newsletters here.One source told the publication: “He’s still on bail but things are at an advanced stage.“The police and CPS are currently discussing if there is a case or not to bring against him.“There comes a point where a decision has to be made and things have reached that point.”Greenwood was suspended from training or playing with Manchester United following the news of his arrest in January.
The forward played 24 times for the English Premier League side this season prior to his suspension. A statement released by the club at the time read: “Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.”Nike also announced that it had ended its partnership with Greenwood,
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