Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood is to be charged with attempted rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.

Janet Potter, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Mason Greenwood, 21, with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

“All three counts relate to the same complainant.”

“Specialist rape prosecutors from CPS North West’s complex casework unit authorised the charges following a review of a file of evidence received from Greater Manchester Police.”

Greenwood is due to appear at Greater Manchester Magistrates’ court on Monday, the CPS added.

The 21-year-old was first held in January after a young woman was allegedly attacked.

The forward – who has made one appearance for England – was suspended from playing or training at Old Trafford within hours of the allegations surfacing online at the beginning of this year.

Nike suspended and later terminated its sponsorship deal with Greenwood.

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