Attempted Rape Charge Against Manchester Utd Footballer Mason Greenwood Dropped

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Attempted rape and assault charges against Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood have been dropped.

The Crown Prosecution Service said the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material coming to light were factors in their decision to stop the case against the 21-year-old.