Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped

Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped. He was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

A spokesman said: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.

“In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction. In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case.

“We have explained our decision to all parties.

“We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”