Ryan Giggs charged with assault
The Wales manager and Man United legend has been charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend
Last updated 24th May 2022
Wales Manager and former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
47-year-old Giggs, is accused of causing actual bodily harm to PR worker Kate Greville, 36, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, in November.
He faces an additional charge of coercive and controlling behaviour between December 2017 and November 2020.
Giggs has also been charged with the common assault of a woman in her 20s during the same alleged incident.
He will appear on bail at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on April 28, said Greater Manchester Police.
In a statement issued on Friday, Giggs said: “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.”
Crown Prosecution Service statement
In a statement, the Crown Prosecution Service said: “We have authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Ryan Giggs with engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
“A charge of assault by beating relating to a second woman has also been authorised.
“The CPS made the decision to charge Mr Giggs after reviewing a file of evidence from Greater Manchester Police.
“Criminal proceedings are active and nothing should be published that could jeopardise the defendant’s right to a fair trial.”
Reports of a disturbance
Police were called to the address in Chatsworth Road at 10.05pm on Sunday November 1 to reports of a disturbance.
A woman in her 30s was treated for injuries at the scene.
Giggs replaced by Wales for Euro 2020
The Welsh FA have announced that they'll be replacing Giggs as manager for this Summer's delayed Euro 2020 tournament.
In a statement they said:
The Football Association of Wales has noted the decision of The Crown Prosecution Service to proceed with charging Ryan Giggs, the Men’s National Team Manager.
In light of this decision, the FAW can confirm that Robert Page will assume the role of Cymru Men’s National Team manager for this summer’s EURO 2020 tournament and will be assisted by Albert Stuivenberg.
An FAW Board meeting will be convened to discuss these developments and its impact on the Association and the National Team.
Giggs 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.
He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.
Ryan Giggs statement
In a statement made today Giggs said: “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.
“I would like to wish Robert Page, the coaching staff, the players and the supporters every success at the Euros this summer.”
Giggs said he would not make any further comment while the case is ongoing.