Police Extend Bail of Manchester United Forward Mason Greenwood As Striker Remains Under Investigation

Police Extend Bail of Manchester United Forward Mason Greenwood As Striker Remains Under Investigation

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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  • Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood will still remain under investigation after having his bail extended by the Police
  • Greenwood has been accused of sexual assault and threats to kill and was arrested in January earlier this year
  • The 20-year-old has been suspended by Manchester United until further notice following the revelation of the accusations against him

Mason Greenwood is not yet out of troubled waters as the Manchester United forward has seen his bail extended by the UK Police.

Greenwood has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after he was first arrested on January 30 on suspicion of rape and assault on a woman and was then further re-arrested on suspicion of threats to kill.

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Mason Greenwood's bail was due to expire in April but was extended after Greater Manchester Police applied to the courts. Photo by Naomi Baker
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According to a report by the Daily Star, the 20-year-old Manchester United striker will still remain under investigation after a hearing was held in court on Thursday, June 23 over the footballer's bail position.

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No dates for any further hearings on the case against Greenwood have been specified at this stage as the forward awaits to clear his name.

Mason Greenwood has been suspended indefinitely by Manchester United and has not played for the club since the Premier League fixture against West Ham on 22 January.

Mason Greenwood has influenced Man Utd transfer plans

Meanwhile, Mason Greenwood’s absence from the Manchester United squad has been heavily felt by the Red Devils following their lack of good options in attack.

The Daily Express reports Greenwood’s situation has influenced Man United’s transfer plans this summer as they try to bolster their squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.

Manchester United were forced to rely on youngster, Anthony Elanga as a backup strike option for Cristiano Ronaldo following the drop in form of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.

Suspended Manchester United star spotted in public

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has been keeping the lowest profile possible since he was released from custody on bail.

The 20-year-old who has not been allowed to return to training with the club was spotted driving around in Manchester on Thursday.

Greenwood was wearing a Cartier balaclava in a failed attempt to avoid attention as he was reportedly driving a friend around Cheshire.

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