21-year-old Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour, attempted rape and assault of a woman.
Greenwood, of Bowdon will appear at Manchester & Salford Magistrates Court on Monday
He was arrested in the Trafford area earlier today it is believed after breaching bail conditions
Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
‘All three counts relate to the same complainant.
When the allegations surfaced online at the beginning of the year, the forward was suspended from playing or training with the Old Trafford club.
A statement from Manchester United read: ‘Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service. He remains suspended by the club, pending the outcome of the judicial process.’
