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Rachel Riley says Man United Greenwood statement was 'horrendous'

The Countdown star also said the club's CEO should consider his position over the handling of the case

August 22, 2023 16:08
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Rachel Riley applauds fans prior to The Emirates FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 19, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
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Jewish Manchester United fan and Countdown presenter Rachel Riley has attacked the club over their handling of the Mason Greenwood case.

On Monday it was announced that Greenwood would leave the club by mutual consent after he was suspended in January 2022 when allegations to a young woman after images and videos were posted online.

Greenwood was charged by police in October of that year with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but in February, all charges were dropped by the CPS.

Manchester United said that the club had "concluded that the material posted online did not provide a full picture and that Mason did not commit the offences in respect of which he was originally charged" but added that the player had publicly acknowledged "he has made mistakes which he is taking responsibility for".