Mason Greenwood, a striker for Manchester United, was charged on Sunday with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault.
The 21-year-old Greenwood is scheduled to appear in court today on three counts involving the same lady.
The Crown Prosecution Service authorized Greater Manchester Police to charge Greenwood, said Janet Potter, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS North West.
Following an examination of a dossier of evidence obtained from Greater Manchester Police, “specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s difficult casework team authorised the charges,” Potter said.
Greenwood was initially detained in January in connection with claims involving a young woman after pictures and videos were uploaded online.
Since then, he has been free on bail. He hasn’t played for the team since January because of a United suspension.
“Manchester United notes that criminal charges have been brought against Mason Greenwood by the Crown Prosecution Service,” United said in a statement. “He is still suspended by the club until the resolution of the legal matter.”
Mason Greenwood, a member of Man United, was accused with attempted rape.
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