Mueez Ajao
– Nike have suspended their relationship with Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood following an investigation by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) into alleged claims of rape and abuse towards a woman.
– Greenwood was arrested on Sunday after the allegations were posted on the Instagram account of a woman who uploaded images of bruising to her body and bleeding from her lip.
– A voice note purporting to be of an attack was also posted. The posts were all deleted from the social media site but were widely shared.
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– Nike said in a statement on Monday: “We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood. We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.”
– GMP said the 20-year-old remains in police custody on Monday after investigating officers were granted more time to question him.
– A statement read: “Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.
– “The suspect was arrested yesterday afternoon and remains in custody.
– “Enquiries are ongoing and the victim is being offered specialist support.
– We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim’s right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings.”
– United said Greenwood “will not return to training or play matches until further notice.”
– Greenwood, who has scored six goals this season, has a United contract through 2025.
