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Police confirmed on Saturday that a Manchester United player has been charged with attempting to rape someone.

The 21-year-old has been accused of controlling and coercive behavior. He is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.

The deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the North West said on Saturday that Greater Manchester Police have been given the go-ahead to charge 21-year-old Mason Greenwood with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behavior, and assault occasioning bodily harm. Three counts are related to the same person.

The charges were approved by the specialist rape prosecutors from the complex casework unit.

There were allegations made in online posts that led to the arrest of the man. He is still suspended by Manchester United.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with controlling and coercive behavior, attempted rape and Section 47 assault of a woman.

The man will be in court on Monday, October 17th. He was taken into custody in the area.

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