Mason Greenwood has had all criminal charges against him dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service more than a year after the Man Utd forward was arrested by police

Man Utd have released a statement after all charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped (Image: Getty Images)

Man Utd have released an official statement after all charges against Mason Greenwood were dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed on Thursday that charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control against the United footballer had been dropped more than a year after his arrest. The England international was arrested by police in January 2022 and was due to stand trial in November of this year before the charges were dropped.

Following the news, United have issued a statement in response, reading: “Man Utd notes the decision of the Crown Prosecution Service that all charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped. The club will now conduct its own process before determining next steps. We will not make any further comment until that process is complete.”

United’s statement comes after GMP’s Head of Public Protection, Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, had said: “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.

“Despite the media and public’s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.

All charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service (Image: Man Utd via Getty Imag)

“I would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP’s commitment to investigating allegations of violence against women and girls and supporting those affected, regardless of their circumstances, throughout what can be a hard and upsetting time for them.

“An ever increasing number of officers are receiving specialist training and the force is more consistently utilising tools, available via the criminal justice system, to keep people safe and care for victims. If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don’t let this case put you off asking for help.”

source: www.dailystar.co.uk