Manchester United SUSPEND star player Mason Greenwood, 20, while police investigate claims he assaulted model girlfriend after shocking video is posted to her Instagram showing her with a bloodied face and bruised body
Manchester United has suspended Mason Greenwood as police probe his model girlfriend's claims he assaulted her.
The club said the star striker will not play or train with the team while the investigation into a series of Instagram posts by Harriet Robson continues.
It comes after her father said she was 'completely devastated' after sharing gory images showing cuts and bruises she said the England striker, 20, caused.
He said he was also gutted because the Manchester United star 'has been part of our family for two or three years'.
Two officers were spotted at the family home in Stockport, Greater Manchester, today and took her statement.
This morning Ms Robson, 20, posted videos on Instagram of a huge cut on her lip as well as bruises across her legs and hip.
Manchester United said it was aware of the allegations, police said they are looking into it while Greenwood's sponsor Nike said the company was 'deeply concerned'.
Athletes such as sprinter Adam Gemili and politicians including Caroline Nokes slammed the footballer and wished Ms Robson well.
Harriet Robson posted a series of gory images on Instagram showing cuts and bruises she said the England striker, 20, caused. One showed the WAG with a huge gash on her top lip and blood streaming down her face and chin
Former footballer David Meyler wrote: 'Shocked and disturbed seeing the Greenwood news.
'I really hope she's okay and getting the support she needs. It takes incredible bravery to do what she's done and come forward.'
Manchester United said in a 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.'
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: 'Greater Manchester Police is aware of images and videos circulating on social media.
'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstance.'
A Nike spokesman said: 'We are deeply concerned by the disturbing allegations and will continue to closely monitor the situation.'
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Others featured massive purple marks across her arms, legs and hip as well as a shot of her with tears in her eyes
Greenwood and Harriet are from Wisbey, near Bradford and have known each other since their school days at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester
Greenwood of Manchester United is pictured playing with Manuel Lanzini of West Ham United at Old Trafford on January 22
The model and footballer are pictured together in a social media shot posted last year
Police have visited the family home of Manchester United star Mason Greenwood's girlfriend after she shared horrific videos of injuries she claims he inflicted
Two officers were at the house in Stockport after Harriet Robson posted gory images showing cuts and bruises she said the England striker, 20, caused
The police officers are pictured leaving the Robson family address in Stockport, Greater Manchester, today
An updated statement from Manchester United this afternoon said: 'Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.'
It comes after Mr Robson told MailOnline the family had been devastated by the news.
He said: 'The first thing we knew about this was at 6am this morning. It is dreadful. I'm just coming to terms with it all.
'As a father you don't want to know things like that happening to your daughter. The police have been round and she has made a statement to them.
He added: 'She is completely devastated by it all.'
Ms Robson had taken to her Instagram stories to share images and video of the abuse she claims she suffered.
The first clip showed her with blood dripping down her chin and chest from a huge cut to her top lip.
She wrote: 'To everyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood actually does to me.'
Manchester United today said it was aware of the images and allegations but would not comment until 'the facts have been established'
The next picture showed her eyes filled with tears and what appeared to be a black mark on the ceiling behind her
Manchester United said in a statement: 'We are aware of images and allegations circulating on social media.' Pictured: Ms Robson
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It was followed up with an image of her right knee littered with bruises as she sat on a sofa.
The next picture showed her eyes filled with tears and what appeared to be a black mark on the ceiling behind her.
A third photograph was of what looked like her hip with a large purple bruise spread across the joint.
She also shared a Snapchat shot from her home in Stockport, Greater Manchester, featuring bruises up her left arm.
And a final photograph showed another mark across the top of her left arm and shoulder.
The pair separated after it emerged Greenwood had a tryst with an Icelandic model that saw him kicked out of the England football squad in 2020The pair separated after it emerged Greenwood had a tryst with an Icelandic model that saw him kicked out of the England football squad in 2020.
But they reunited eight months later in November that year and shared videos of them larking around at home.
Greenwood has had a series of run ins with his club team following his 'general tardiness'.
In September 2020, Greenwood was sent home in disgrace by England after he and Phil Foden broke Covid protocols by inviting two women back to the hotel in Iceland.
Both issued public apologies, with Greenwood promising to learn from his 'huge mistake.'
Foden was invited back into the England team, scoring twice against Iceland this week, but Greenwood was not immediately.
MailOnline also revealed how Greenwood got into further trouble for holding rowdy house parties throughout the coronavirus lockdown at a secret address.
The young striker rented the three-storey home through Airbnb 'five or six times' during the pandemic where neighbours complained they were kept awake.
Greenwood and Harriet are from Wisbey, near Bradford and have known each other since their school days at Ashton on Mersey School in Greater Manchester.
The striker was still at the school when he became Manchester United's youngest ever player in the Champions League, making his debut against PSG aged 17.Dubbed United's 'new wonder kid' he broke into the first team squad in 2020, scoring a ten goals before football stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Domestic abuse charities, athletes and politicians rushed to wish Ms Robson well and question Greenwood's actions.
Charity Women's Aid said: 'Distressing posts being circulated on social media today #MasonGreenwood.
'It is essential that all employers, including those in football, take domestic abuse very seriously and we hope Man Utd do in this case.'
The statement added: 'Solidarity with Harriet Robson. #FootballUnitedAgainstDomesticViolence.'
British sprinter Gemili said on Twitter: 'It's happening everyday to thousands of men and women. We all need to raise awareness to help combat domestic violence.'
Tory MP Ms Nokes put: 'Investigation into allegations about Mason Greenwood is for @gmpolice not @ManUtd - and Harriet Robson needs support for her bravery in speaking out.'
Jess Phillips MP said: 'I had never heard of Mason Greenwood before. I hope he faces the full force of the law, unlike so many people accused.'
She added: 'Until the case is settled it would be unfathomable that he be allowed to play.'
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