Suspended while waiting to see more clearly. English football club Manchester United have banned young striker Mason Greenwood from training and matches ” until further notice “ due to accusations of violence brought against him by a woman, the club said on Sunday, January 30, in a press release.
Earlier in the day, a video, photos and an audio recording had been published on the young woman’s Instagram account before being deleted. These images showed the young woman with a bloody face and bruises on her body, with the mention “To anyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood is really doing to me”.
“We are aware of the images and allegations circulating on social media, Manchester United wrote in a first statement on Sunday. We will not comment further until the facts are established. Manchester United does not tolerate any form of violence. »
Ongoing investigations
But, in a second press release, the 20-year-old striker’s club said: “Mason Greenwood will not be returning to training or playing games until further notice. »
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police, quoted by the UK’s Press Association, said: “Greater Manchester Police are aware of the images and videos circulating on social media. Investigations are underway to clarify all the circumstances. »
