06:03 EDT, 28 May 2021
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Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will go on trial next year accused of deliberately headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her throughout their relationship.
The Wales manager, 47, denies assaulting 36-year-old PR executive Kate Greville at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, and then hitting her younger sister, Emma, during the same alleged incident.
Giggs has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour over his relationship with Ms Greville, with prosecutors alleging the abuse lasted almost three years.
Today s hearing at Manchester Crown Court s plea and trial preparation session was told that he will go on trial at on January 24.
Janet Osemudiamen
Former Manchester United star, Ryan Giggs drunkenly headbutted his former girlfriend Kate Greville at his £1.7million mansion, left her in fear of violence on ‘many occasions’ and also attacked her sister, a court heard today.
The Wales manager, 47, appeared at the Manchester Magistrates Court for his first appearance, and the three charges against him were read out before he entered not guilty pleas.
He denied assaulting the 36-year-old PR executive at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, and then hitting her younger sister, Emma, during the same alleged incident.
The Manchester United legend has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour over his relationship with Ms. Greville, with prosecutors alleging the abuse lasted almost three years.
Ryan Giggs appears in court charged with offences against his former partner
Giggs, 47, appeared wearing a face mask and navy suit, and was flanked by security as he entered the court building
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