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Man Utd, Nike and EA Sports take action after Greenwood cops more charges

Manchester United have stopped selling Mason Greenwood shirts online and Nike have ended their sponsorship with the 20-year-old.

The news comes after Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

The Greater Manchester Police has confirmed that Greenwood's custody has been extended after he was also charged with "threats to kill".

GMP said: "Detectives have been granted further additional time to speak to a man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault of a woman.

"The suspect was detained in custody on Sunday (30 January) afternoon after we became aware of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence.

"He continues to be questioned after magistrates authorised an extension until tomorrow (Wednesday 2 February).

"Following enquiries so far, he has since been further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and threats to kill. Enquiries are ongoing and the victim continues to be offered specialist support.

"We remind people to avoid any commentary or sharing of images that could compromise the victim's right to lifelong anonymity, or risk prejudicing a live investigation with active proceedings."

Greenwood has also been dropped by Nike and taken off FIFA 22 by EA Sports.

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