MASON Greenwood has been arrested again on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill.
The Manchester United player was arrested on Sunday following allegations of rape and assault made on social media.
Greater Manchester Police were granted extra time to question the 20-year-old on Monday following social media images and videos posted online by a woman reporting assaults.
The force has now confirmed it has further arrested him.
Greenwood was swiftly suspended from playing or training with Manchester United, who have removed links to purchase his shirts from their online store.
Nike have suspended their deal with the player and Electronic Arts have confirmed his removal from active squads on FIFA 22.
In a statement to the PA news agency, the video game company said: “Mason Greenwood has been removed from active squads in FIFA 22 and has also been suspended from appearing in FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) packs and Ultimate Draft.”
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: “Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.
“The suspect was detained in custody on Sunday (30 January) afternoon after we became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.
“He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow (Wednesday 2 February).
“Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill.”
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