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  • Prosecution withdraws domestic violence allegations against Ryan Giggs

    Prosecution withdraws domestic violence allegations against Ryan Giggs

    The retrial of former Manchester United winger and Wales manager Ryan Giggs on domestic violence charges, scheduled for later this month, has been abandoned as the prosecution withdrew.

    Ryan Giggs, 49, was set to face trial for a second time on July 31, accused of controlling or coercive behavior towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.

    Additionally, Giggs faced accusations of assault for allegedly headbutting Greville and common assault for elbowing her sister Emma in the jaw during an argument at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.

    Giggs denied the charges and went through a month-long trial, which concluded in August of the previous year with the jury failing to reach a verdict.

    Following that, the prosecutors applied for a retrial, which was granted, and was scheduled to begin on July 31. The complainants had expressed their willingness to testify at the second trial.

    However, on Tuesday, prosecutor Peter Wright KC informed Manchester Crown Court that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had decided not to proceed with the case.

    During Giggs’ time at Old Trafford, Manchester United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.

    Giggs stood down as Wales boss following a period of leave since November 2020.

    He won 64 caps for Wales and is co-owner of Sky Bet League Two side Salford.

  • Ex-Man Utd player Ryan Giggs faces retrial over assault, controlling behaviour claims

    Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs is expected to face a retrial next year on assault charges and controlling behaviour, a judge has ruled.

    Giggs had been on trial for four weeks, but jurors were discharged last week after failing to reach a verdict following 23 hours of deliberations.

    He is accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, causing actual bodily harm, and using controlling and coercive behaviour against her from August 2017 to November 2020.

    Also, he was charged with the common assault of Ms Greville’s younger sister, Emma. Giggs denies all the allegations against him.

    Prosecutor Peter Wright QC confirmed at Manchester Crown Court on Wednesday the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will seek a retrial, with a date of July 31, 2023 being set.

    The new trial date comes almost a year after the start of the first trial, and more than two and a half years after Giggs was arrested in November 2020.

    Giggs, who resigned as Wales boss in June, was not present at court on Wednesday for the decision but later released a statement expressing his disappointment.

    “After more than three weeks in court I am obviously disappointed that a retrial has been ordered,” the statement read.

    “My not guilty plea remains in relation to all charges. I am confident that justice will eventually be done and my name will be cleared of all the allegations.

    “I would like to thank my legal team, my mum, my children, my girlfriend Zara, as well as my closest friends, for their support throughout this period.

    “I understand the level of interest and the scrutiny around this case, but I would like to ask that my and my family’s privacy is respected in the weeks and months ahead.”

  • Retrial: After previous jury discharged, Ryan Giggs faces another trail

    A judge has decided that Ryan Giggs, a former Manchester United football player, will be retried on charges that he beat his ex-girlfriend.

    At a quick hearing on Wednesday at Manchester Crown Court, the judge set a new trial date of July 31 of the following year.

    Jurors had failed to reach verdicts following more than 20 hours of deliberations in his four-week trial.

    Mr Giggs, 48, also denied controlling or coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38.

    He also denied “losing control” headbutting her and assaulting Ms Greville’s sister, Emma, 26, by elbowing her in the jaw during a row at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester on 1 November 2020.

    In a statement issued following the decision, Mr Giggs said he was “obviously disappointed that a retrial has been ordered” on the charges, following the jury being discharged last week.

    “My not guilty plea remains in relation to all charges. I am confident that justice will eventually be done and my name will be cleared of all the allegations,” said Mr Giggs, who was not required to attend the hearing.

    “I would like to thank my legal team, my mum, my children, my girlfriend Zara, as well as my closest friends, for their support throughout this period.

    “I understand the level of interest and the scrutiny around this case, but I would like to ask that my and my family’s privacy is respected in the weeks and months ahead.”

    IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES Image caption, Ryan Giggs quit as Wales manager

    During Wednesday’s hearing, Peter Wright QC, prosecuting, told Judge Hilary Manley: “We do seek a retrial in respect of Mr Giggs.

    “The matter has been considered at a senior level within the Crown Prosecution Service and also the willingness of the complainant to give evidence, although that is not determinative on the matter, has also been canvassed.

    “They indicate a preparedness so to do.”

    Judge Manley approved a retrial and told Mr Giggs’ lawyers in court that his bail would be extended until the trial next year.

    It means Mr Giggs will have been on bail for more than two and a half years before his case goes to trial again, following a pre-trial hearing scheduled for 3 July.

    He quit as Wales’ manager in June.

  • Chelsea legend Michael Essien meets Wales manager Ryan Giggs

    Former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien met Wales manager Ryan Giggs in Baku, Azerbaijan.

    The two were long time rivals in the English Premier League, when Essien played for Chelsea with Giggs playing for Manchester United.

    “It was great meeting you again, Ryan Giggs, Legend,” he posted on Instagram.

    The two have enjoyed several battles at the opposite ends but the most famous fixture between them was the 2008 Champions League final in Russia.

    Giggs had the better of Essien, leading the Red Devils to their third title.

    Michael Essien is now player manager at Sabail FK in Azerbaijan.

    Source: GHANAsoccernet.com