Criminal proceedings against Manchester United player Mason Greenwood have been dropped, Greater Manchester police have confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 21-year-old was arrested in January 2022 as police probed sexual assault allegations. However today the force issued a statement saying the CPS had discontinued the case against the player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In a statement, Chief Superintendent Michaela Kerr, GMP\u2019s Head of Public Protection, said: \u201cGiven the significant media coverage of this case, it is only fair that we share the news that the 21-year-old man, who had been arrested and charged in connection with an investigation opened in January 2022, no longer faces criminal proceedings in relation to this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDespite the media and public\u2019s interest in this case, we have decided not to comment on it in any further detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI would, however, like to use this opportunity to reiterate GMP\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you feel you are or might be a victim, please don\u2019t let this case put you off asking for help.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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