Manchester United has suspended Mason Greenwood 'until further notice' after he was arrested by Manchester Police on suspicion of rape and assault..

'To everyone who wants to know what Mason Greenwood actually does on me,' a young woman captioned a series of photos and audio recordings she posted to her Instagram profile on Sunday morning, in which she was shown with bruises and cuts on her body.

An audio recording – which has since been deleted along with the photos – also appeared to show a man, who is referred to as 'Mason', forcing her to have sex against her will.

Greater Manchester Police said it was working to 'establish the full circumstances', while United released a brief statement saying they 'do not condone violence of any kind' though would not make further comment until 'the facts have been established'.

Later on Sunday, however, United released a second statement this time saying that Greenwood would not be taking part in training or matches.

The statement read: 'Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice.'

Greenwood, 20, has not responded to the allegations and shortly after United's second statement Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a man in his 20s had been arrested and is currently in custody.

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood
Greenwood came through United's academy (Picture: Getty)

The statement read: 'Greater Manchester Police were made aware earlier today (Sunday 30 January) of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

'An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. He remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing.'

Greenwood has played 129 times for United, including 24 appearances this season, and has one England cap – though he has not been selected by Gareth Southgate since September 2020 after breaking quarantine guidelines in Iceland along with Phil Foden in order to meet two women in a hotel.