The retrial of former Manchester United winger and Wales manager Ryan Giggs on domestic violence charges, scheduled for later this month, has been abandoned as the prosecution withdrew.
Ryan Giggs, 49, was set to face trial for a second time on July 31, accused of controlling or coercive behavior towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.
Additionally, Giggs faced accusations of assault for allegedly headbutting Greville and common assault for elbowing her sister Emma in the jaw during an argument at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, 2020.
Giggs denied the charges and went through a month-long trial, which concluded in August of the previous year with the jury failing to reach a verdict.
Following that, the prosecutors applied for a retrial, which was granted, and was scheduled to begin on July 31. The complainants had expressed their willingness to testify at the second trial.
However, on Tuesday, prosecutor Peter Wright KC informed Manchester Crown Court that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had decided not to proceed with the case.
During Giggs’ time at Old Trafford, Manchester United won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
Giggs stood down as Wales boss following a period of leave since November 2020.
He won 64 caps for Wales and is co-owner of Sky Bet League Two side Salford.