Mason Greenwood has been charged with engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm by the Crown Prosecution Service. He is now set to appear in court on Monday, October 17.
Manchester United released a statement confirming that the player remains suspended while the criminal proceedings against him are active.
Mason Greenwood to appear in court for three charges
Here is what Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, had to say about the charges:
“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.
“Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.
“The defendant’s first court appearance will take place on Monday 17 October at Greater Manchester magistrates’ court.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that he has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice those proceedings.”
