Ryan Giggs will face re-trial for ‘headbutting ex Kate Greville’ next year

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Ryan Giggs will face a re-trial next year over allegations he attacked his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, a court heard today.

Giggs is accused of headbutting Ms Greville and elbowing her younger sister Emma during a row at the couple’s home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, in November 2020.

He was also accused of being in a controlling and coercive relationship with Ms Greville, who he met in 2013 when she started working as a PR on his Cafe Football business with Gary Neville.

He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

The 48-year-old former Wales manager was released on bail after a four-week trial last month when a jury failed to reach a verdict.

The new trial date was set for July 31, 2023.

At a mention hearing this morning, which Giggs did not attend but was represented by a barrister, the CPS confirmed it wanted a retrial.

Peter Wright QC, prosecuting, told Judge Hilary Manley: "We do seek a re-trial in respect of Mr Giggs.

"The matter has been considered at a senior level within the Crown Prosecution Service and also the willingness of the complainant to give evidence, although that is not determinative on the matter, has also been canvassed.

"They indicate a preparedness so to do. Consequently we do invite you to fix a date for the re-trial of this matter."

Giggs stood down as Wales manager before the trial.

Before then, he won numerous titles at Manchester United as a player.

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