A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault after a woman alleging incidents of violence posted pictures and videos on social media.

The man, in his 20s, remains in custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing, Greater Manchester Police said.

The force launched an investigation after being made aware of the images and footage earlier on Sunday.

It comes after Manchester United announced that Mason Greenwood would not return to training or play any matches "until further notice" after he was accused of assaulting a woman.

The allegations were released on Instagram on Sunday morning and included video, photographs, and a voice note claimed to be a conversation between Greenwood and the woman.

They have since been deleted.



Manchester United said in an earlier statement: "We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.

"We will not make any further comment until the facts have been established.

"Manchester United does not condone violence of any kind."

Greenwood, 20 from Bradford, made his debut in 2019 and has since clocked up 129 appearances for the club.

Call the 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 for confidential, non-judgemental information and support.

Full statement from Greater Manchester Police

'Greater Manchester Police was made aware earlier today (Sunday 30 January) of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

'An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

'He remains in custody for questioning.

'Enquiries are ongoing.

'If you're a victim of domestic abuse, or are concerned about someone you know, please use our online reporting facility or use our LiveChat facility on our website, or call 101.

'In an emergency that's on-going or life is in danger, always dial 999.

'Some victims may not feel comfortable speaking with the police, or may feel they need support to come forward and make a report. Greater Manchester Victims' Services can provide independent emotional and practical support for anyone affected by crime.



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Normal thing. He needs to be questioned and proper investigation carried out for the truth to come out

Starzo:
Normal thing. He needs to be questioned and proper investigation carried out for the truth to come out

Naso d boy take ruin career wey neva start at just 20 yrs.

C Mendy of Man city life, dat one no teach dz mumu boy lesson.

Em career don enta 1 chance cos even if e survives, d stigma / damage cuased won’t go away easily

PALAPALA02:



Naso d boy take ruin career wey neva start at just 20 yrs.

C Mendy of Man city life, dat one no teach dz mumu boy lesson.

Em career don enta 1 chance cos even if e survives, d stigma / damage cuased won’t go away easily

make we wait to more details emerge before we go know wether him career don end or not

PALAPALA02:



Naso d boy take ruin career wey neva start at just 20 yrs.

C Mendy of Man city life, dat one no teach dz mumu boy lesson.

Em career don enta 1 chance cos even if e survives, d stigma / damage cuased won’t go away easily

Mendy own na racism

That woman wey he do na ashaewo wey dey claim normal woman

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shevchenko:


Mendy own na racism

That woman wey he do na ashaewo wey dey claim normal woman

Buh u no say dat n Mendy own, like 7 other women follow testify against am,

All of dem no go jus wan com dey lie ontop him head

There must b an atom of truth in somehow

Starzo:

make we wait to more details emerge before we go know wether him career don end or not

True talk. Buh u as doz whites dia life dey b. D stigma go always remain even if d case don later die down