Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and the assault of an 18-year-old student.
The 21-year-old was initially arrested in the Trafford area on Saturday for an alleged breach of bail conditions.
The premiere league footballer was first held in January over the alleged rape and assault of a young woman after images and videos were posted online.Greenwood will first appear at Manchester Magistrates Court on Monday 17 October.Read more: Second man charged after three 'have-a-go heroes' knifed in attempted Bishopsgate robbery
Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS North West, Janet Potter, 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."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.
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