Nike suspends relationship with Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood

Nike has suspended its relationship with Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

Greenwood, 20, was arrested yesterday following harrowing images and audio circulating on social media, which alleged he attacked an 18-year-old student.

Footage appeared to show the woman bloodied and bruised, while another message is a voice recording of a conversation between a man and a woman.

Dated October last year, it is said to have chronicled the woman who was attacked.

Following the allegations, Nike – the global sportswear giant – issued a statement saying it was “deeply concerned”.

Now it has been revealed that their connection with Greenwood has been suspended.

Nike has suspended its relationship with Manchester United star Mason Greenwood

The sportswear giant (seen on Greenwood boots) says the allegations are

The sportswear giant (seen on Greenwood boots) says the allegations are ‘deeply disturbing’

A statement read: “We have suspended our relationship with Mason Greenwood.

“We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to monitor the situation closely.”

The woman who made the allegations against Greenwood was questioned by plainclothes officers at the family home yesterday afternoon.

Shortly after the social media posts emerged and spread, United issued a statement saying they were investigating “to establish all of the circumstances”.

Greenwood, 20, was arrested for questioning yesterday after disturbing sights and sounds circulated on social media alleging he attacked an 18-year-old student.

Greenwood, 20, was arrested for questioning yesterday after disturbing sights and sounds circulated on social media alleging he attacked an 18-year-old student.

Today police visited several close neighbors of Greenwood, who lives in a village in Cheshire

Today police visited several close neighbors of Greenwood, who lives in a village in Cheshire

He added: “Manchester United do not tolerate any form of violence.”

Forensic officers arrived at the £2million Greenwood mansion in an upscale Cheshire village last night.

United have also suspended the player, who is earning £75,000 a week.

In a second statement, they said Greenwood “would not be returning to practice or playing games until further notice.”

Posts that allegedly incriminated the footballer were only online for a few hours before being deleted.

United today removed all mention of Greenwood from their online store (pictured above)

United today removed all mention of Greenwood from their online store (pictured above)

A police crime scene investigation van parked outside the Greenwood home on Sunday evening

A police crime scene investigation van parked outside the Greenwood home on Sunday evening

Earlier today detectives were seen visiting several neighbors of the attacker.

Maureen Foley, 89, told MailOnline: ‘They asked me if I had heard or seen anything. But I hadn’t been able to tell them much. I saw it but that’s it.

Another neighbor said: ‘The police asked if we had heard anything. But he’s only been here a few weeks. An Everton player used to live there and another player owns it, but Mason is just renting it out.

The latest developments come after Greater Manchester Police confirmed detectives had been given more time to question Greenwood.

The service said: ‘Detectives have been granted additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who is being held on suspicion of rape and assault on a woman.

Greenwood is pictured in action earlier this season against West Ham United at Old Trafford

Greenwood is pictured in action earlier this season against West Ham United at Old Trafford

Pictured: A police crime scene investigation van parked outside the Greenwood home

Pictured: A police crime scene investigation van parked outside the Greenwood home

REVEALED: Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford among top Manchester United stars to drop out of Greenwood

Manchester United’s biggest stars are apparently not following team-mate Mason Greenwood on social media after he was arrested over rape and assault allegations, with nine first-team members keeping their distance today.

United’s most high-profile players, including David de Gea, Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba, have avoided Greenwood on Instagram, despite following other members of the squad.

Marcus Rashford, Edinson Cavani, Fred and Jesse Lingard are also among those not following the rising star, who is at the center of shocking allegations that he attacked an 18-year-old student.

But club captain Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes are among a group of 18 squad members who have so far maintained their support for the young striker on the social media platform, sports mail can reveal.

Greenwood, 20, was questioned overnight by police and remained in custody early in the day after horrific sights and sounds circulated on social media.

Footage appeared to show the woman bloodied and bruised and audio included a voice recording of a conversation between a man and a woman, dated October last year, which allegedly chronicled the woman being attacked.

Greenwood, who earns £75,000 a week, has been suspended by Manchester United until further notice.

“The suspect was arrested yesterday (Sunday January 30) afternoon and remains in custody.

“Investigations are ongoing and the victim is receiving specialist support.

“If you are a victim of domestic violence or are concerned about someone you know, please use our online reporting feature or use our LiveChat feature on our website, or call 101.

“In an emergency or life-threatening situation, always dial 999.

“Some victims may not feel comfortable talking to the police or may feel they need help coming forward and making a report.

Greater Manchester Victims Services can provide independent emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime.

“You can contact the service by visiting the website at https://www.gmvictims.org.uk/ or by calling 0161 200 1950.”

Club insiders, meanwhile, have been concerned about Greenwood’s ego for some time.

Other concerns have also been raised regarding his behavior, both on and off the pitch.

During the lockdown, it was reported that he hosted parties at a rented property, neighbors allegedly complained about the noise.

The young ace has rented a three-story property through Airbnb “five or six times” during the pandemic, with loud music in the early morning disturbing people nearby.

A neighbor told MailOnline: ‘Mason Greenwood has been having these rowdy parties on our road for months.

“He invites all these people and the noise is unbearable. I went several times there to ask them to refuse.

“The music can go on until 4 or 5 a.m., keeping me awake with that deep, booming bass. The house is shaking and there’s a lot of rising voices and laughter.

Previously, United spoke to Greenwood about his attitude around the training ground, in particular his timing.

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