Ryan Giggs to face new hearing next month before re-trial for ‘assaulting ex-partner Kate Greville’
RYAN Giggs will face another court hearing next month ahead of a re-trial over alleged domestic violence offences.
The ex-Wales and Manchester United footballer, 49, was not present for a pre-trial review on Thursday.
The hearing at Manchester Crown Court dealt with matters ahead of Giggs’ re-trial, which is scheduled to begin on July 31.
The ex-footballer denies controlling or coercive behaviour over a three-year period towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38.
He has also pleaded not guilty to assaulting Ms Greville’s sister Emma during a row at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
Jurors failed to reach any verdicts during his first trial in August last year, and a re-trial was ordered.
During Giggs’ time at Old Trafford, Man United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He stood down as manager of the Wales national team following a period of leave since November 2020.
Giggs also won 64 caps for Wales and is the co-owner of League Two side Salford.
Judge Hilary Manley ordered a further pre-trial hearing to take place on July 6.