Mason Greenwood case: All the detail, comprehensive coverage!

Manchester United and England striker Mason Greenwood stays suspended indefinitely because the police examine allegations of “home abuse” and “sexual assault”.

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Right here at The South African, now we have sought to supply protection each step of the best way because the case continues to unfold. Under is a snapshot of all the things that has come to mild at this stage.

30 JANUARY 2022: On this date, an Instagram ‘story’ was shared on the social media account of Harriet Robson, exhibiting bruises on her physique with a caption stating: “To everybody who desires to know what Mason Greenwood truly does to me”. Reviews recommend Robson and Greenwood had been courting since attending Mersey Faculty in Higher Manchester collectively aside from a quick cut up in 2020. Manchester United quickly launched a press release which learn: “Mason Greenwood won’t return to coaching or play matches till additional discover.” Police would later launch an investigation, earlier than confirming the arrest of the younger footballer.

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ONE WEEK LATER: After Greenwood’s authentic arrest, additional prices “of sexual assault and threats to kill” have been levelled towards the 20-year-old. For the primary time for the reason that story broke, Robson shared a submit to social media on 4 February.

“I’m grateful to everybody that has despatched messages of help and encouragement – thanks,” she wrote. “The previous couple of days have been very troublesome and I’m taking a break from social media whereas the police make their investigations.”

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MANCHESTER UNITED DISTANCE THEMSELVES FROM THE CASE: In keeping with English publication, The Sun, the choice to droop Greenwood had divided some sections of the United dressing room “on the idea that he’s harmless till confirmed responsible”. Greenwood, a United academy graduate, had made his debut in 2019 and clocked up 129 appearances for the membership, scoring 35 objectives. When the story broke, Man United have been getting ready for a FA Cup fourth spherical match towards Middlesbrough, however the membership made it clear that interim supervisor Ralf Rangnick wouldn’t reply any questions associated to Greenwood at a press convention. Nevertheless, Rangnick would say on the time:

“To be trustworthy I didn’t converse that a lot with the present gamers about what occurred, I’m fairly positive that they did. Clearly we had inner discussions however I’m fairly positive everybody will perceive these inner discussions ought to keep inner,” he mentioned.

“It’s an uncommon scenario for everyone and no one would need to expertise that. It’s an ongoing course of… Clearly all people would have wished these issues to not occur however they did and that is what it’s all about in life not solely in skilled soccer that you need to keep collectively and be united on that and nonetheless hold going.”

Notably, United additionally confirmed they’d enable supporters who’ve bought shirts with Greenwood’s title printed on them to alter them for an additional shirt and title of their alternative.

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WHAT WE HAVE HEARD FROM THE ROBSON FAMILY: In keeping with abroad studies, Robson’s father initially said that her cellphone was “hacked” and that she didn’t need the images to be launched.

“She has advised us her cellphone has been hacked. We advised her to take it down, which she has achieved nevertheless it’s on the market now so it’s too late,” Robson’s father was quoted as saying. “She is devastated as a result of she didn’t need it launched. We’ve got recognized him (Greenwood) for the reason that underneath 21s. He has been a part of our household for 2 or three years. Their relationship has not been good for the previous couple of months. She is totally devastated by all of it. They have been very a lot in love and have been collectively for some time. The police are coping with it now.

“As a father you don’t need to know issues like that taking place to your daughter. The police have been spherical and she or he has made a press release to them,” he added.

Robson – who is claimed to have supplied her assertion to police – has not made a public assertion or posted on social media since confirming she was “taking a break” in early February.

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HOW IS THE POLICE CASE PROGRESSING? It’s just lately been reported that Greenwood’s bail will expire on 30 April after his arrest on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and threats to kill. The GMP confirmed that his bail might be prolonged, although, whereas confirming that Greenwood’s accuser has been supplied “specialist help”.

On 23 February, a spokesperson for Higher Manchester Police confirmed to The Sun that inquiries are persevering with as they collect extra proof. Greenwood has not spoken publicly for the reason that story broke, whereas there has additionally been no phrase from his authorized representatives. As soon as an lively person of Instagram, with 2.8million followers to his title, Greenwood has not made a submit since 25 January.

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Harriet Robson tells Social Media that Mason Greenwood bodily abused her. pic.twitter.com/kmctUq8NVx

— BFA (@FlertBFA) January 30, 2022

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW MASON GREENWOOD?

1. Mason Will John Greenwood was born on 1 October 2001 in Bradford, West Yorkshire

2. He joined Manchester United on the age of six, taking part in for the membership’s improvement faculty

3. Greenwood turned Manchester United’s youngest ever goalscorer in European competitors when he scored in an Europa League match towards Astana in September 2019 aged 17 years and 353 days

4. He wears the No 11 jersey for Manchester United made well-known by Ryan Giggs

5. Greenwood made his senior England debut in September 2020 towards Iceland

6. Two days later Greenwood, together with England team-mate Phil Foden, was withdrawn from the squad after breaking Covid-19 quarantine tips

7. He’s of Jamaican descent

8. Shortly after his arrest Nike suspended its relationship with Greenwood and online game firm EA Sports activities eliminated him from its FIFA video games

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