Manchester United winger Antony given leave of absence after assault allegations

Antony has been allowed a leave of absence at Manchester United (John Walton/PA)

Manchester United winger Antony has been allowed a leave of absence in order to address allegations made against him of violence towards women.

The 23-year-old earlier this week was dropped from the Brazil squad after accusations of physical aggression on several occasions since January towards his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, which are being investigated by police and which he denies.