Ryan Giggs to appear in court on assault charges
Ryan Giggs arrives at court to face charges of coercive control and assaulting his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville ‘and her sister’ in ‘row’ at his £1.7m mansion
- Giggs is accused of causing ABH to his ex-girlfriend, PR executive Kate Greville
- He’s also charged with assaulting a woman understood to be Ms Greville’s sister
- Giggs faces additional charge of engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour
- Following the announcement of the charges, Giggs denied all the allegations
Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs appeared in court today charged with assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour.
Wales manager Giggs, 47, was seen arriving at Manchester Magistrates Court wearing a black suit, white shirt and a dark blue tie, surrounded by a large security escort.
Giggs is accused of causing actual bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend, PR executive Kate Greville, 36, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1.
He has also been charged with the common assault of a woman in her 20s – understood to be Ms Greville’s younger sister – during the same alleged incident.
Ryan Giggs, 47, was seen arriving at Manchester Magistrates Court wearing a black suit, white shirt and a dark blue tie, surrounded by a large security escort
Giggs faces an additional charge of engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour against Ms Greville in their relationship between December 2017 and November 2020.
He is due to appear today at Manchester Magistrates’ Court for his first court appearance in the case.
Last week it was revealed Giggs had found love with a lingerie model who has ‘supported’ him through the charges.
The 47-year-old was photographed holding hands with Zara Charles, 33, in Hale, Cheshire, during an afternoon walk.
Giggs has been released on bail ahead of the court appearance. The star denies all claims made against him.
Following the announcement of the charges on Friday, Giggs denied the allegations as he stated: ‘I have full respect for the due process of law and understand the seriousness of the allegations.
‘I will plead not guilty in court and look forward to clearing my name.’
Police were called to Giggs’ address at 10.05pm on November 1 to reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s was treated for injuries at the scene.
Giggs was arrested and later bailed pending further inquiries.
The retired footballer met Kate in 2013 after she helped promote his Hotel Football venue, launched with ex-United teammate Gary Neville.
Giggs and Kate Greville pictured together on holiday in Ravello, Italy, back in 2018
The PR executive walked with a friend and her Labrador, Mac, two weeks after the ‘disturbance,’ at the home she shared with Giggs in Worsley, Salford
Ryan Giggs, 47, was photographed holding hands with Zara Charles (pictured), 33, in Hale, Cheshire, during an afternoon walk last week
Giggs went public with the relationship with Ms Greville in 2018 after whisking her away for a holiday in Italy, eight months after his divorce.
The footballer and his ex-wife Stacey divorced in December 2017 and they finalised a £40million settlement after he cheated on her with model and Big Brother star Imogen Thomas during their 10-year marriage.
Giggs has missed Wales’ recent Nations League fixtures, following his arrest late last year.
In April 2018 Ms Greville was appointed head of PR and communications for GG Hospitality, the hospitality management firm co-owned by Giggs and former United team-mate Gary Neville.
She was involved in the launch of their Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre before she took up a new PR consultancy post last July with a former employer.
Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend Kate Greville was spotted walking in the days after the alleged assault with a bruised lip (circled)
Giggs, who is manager of the Welsh national team, has missed his country’s recent Nations League fixtures, following his arrest late last year
The former winger won 64 caps for Wales and had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups and three League Cups
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced caretaker boss Robert Page will manage the country at this summer’s European Championship finals.
Giggs won 64 caps for Wales and had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
Giggs initially stood down from managing the Welsh national team following his arrest in November. The Welsh FA then announced caretaker boss Robert Page would continue to manage the side at this summer’s European Championship finals.
