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Ryan Giggs faces further hearing ahead of re-trial this month for ‘attacking ex-girlfriend Kate Greville’


RYAN Giggs is facing a further hearing ahead of his re-trial this month for allegedly attacking his ex-girlfriend.

The ex-Man Utd star, 49, is accused of assaulting PR exec Kate Greville and controlling or coercive behaviour over a three-year period.

Ryan Giggs, pictured at a previous court hearing, is due to go on trial this monthCredit: MEN Media

He is also charged with attacking her sister Emma Greville on November 1, 2020.

Jurors failed to reach a verdict following a three-week trial last August with a re-trial scheduled to begin on July 31.

A pre-trial review was held today at Manchester Crown Court.

Giggs was not present at the hearing, which dealt with matters that cannot be reported.

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A further hearing is set to take place at the same court on July 18.

Giggs stepped down as manager of the Wales international team in July last year.

The ex-footballer, who won 64 caps for his country, had been on leave from his post since November 2020.

Giggs had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.

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He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.

Giggs denies the charges.

He is accused of attacking Kate Greville
the ex-Man Utd star denies the charges against himCredit: Alamy


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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