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The decision was not easy. The public prosecutor emphasized: “In this case, a combination of the withdrawal of important witnesses and new material that became known meant that there was no longer a realistic prospect of a conviction.” Therefore, the authority is obliged to close the case.
Greenwood was first arrested in January 2022. Manchester United had suspended the offensive player, who came from their own youth, shortly after the allegations against him became public. Since then he has not been allowed to play or train with the English football champions. The club said Greenwood would remain suspended until the case was completed.
Police said they would continue to investigate allegations of violence against women and girls and called on victims to come forward to the authorities. Manchester United initially did not respond to a request about the new developments on Thursday. However, Greenwood could soon return to the club, which ÖFB team player Marcel Sabitzer has also been a member of since this week.
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