Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs will not face a retrial over domestic violence claims after prosecutors on Tuesday withdrew the charges due to the “unwillingness” of his ex-girlfriend to give evidence.
Giggs, 49, was due to go on trial for a second time on July 31 after a month-long trial last year ended without the jury reaching a verdict.
Giggs’ ex-girlfriend Kate Greville had “indicated an unwillingness” to give evidence as the first trial had “taken its toll” on her and her sister Emma, he explained.
“That being the case, we formally offer no evidence on counts one, two, and three. This is not a decision taken lightly,” said Wright.
But prosecuting lawyer Peter Wright told Manchester Crown Court in north-west England that there was no realistic chance of conviction.
Judge Hilary Manley replied, “I formally enter not guilty verdicts in respect of those counts.”
Giggs, a former Wales international, had denied the allegations of controlling and coercive behavior against his former girlfriend Greville, as well as assaulting her and her younger sister. The three counts could have led to a five-year jail term, but he has now been cleared of all charges.
However, Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was among those to give evidence in the trial last August, which also saw Giggs take the stand and admit to being unfaithful in all his past romantic relationships but deny ever being violent.
Remember, He resigned as Wales manager last June after being on leave since his arrest.
Additionally, Giggs exploded onto the scene as a teenager in the mid-1990s. He ended his career at Old Trafford as the most decorated player in English football history.
As a player, he made a club record 963 appearances over 23 years for Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies.
written by @enock katamba
-
Enock Katamba – Journalist | Founder of Uncovered Ug (uncoveredug.com)
Enock Katamba is a Ugandan journalist and founder of Uncovered Uganda, a digital online news platform covering health, national news, entertainment, celebrity gossip, music, education, business, sports, and international news. He focuses on delivering accurate, timely, and reliable information to keep the public informed.
Coverage: Health | National | Education | Business | Sports | International | Entertainment | Celebrity Gossip | Music
Published 2,000+ articles on Uncovered Ug (uncoveredug.com)
Contact:
X (Twitter): @Enockkatamba6
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +256 758 287 080
Website: www.uncoveredug.com
Latest entries
NationalApril 8, 2026Nandutu Found Guilty in Iron Sheets Case, Sent Back to Luzira
EducationApril 6, 2026Night Attack at Apac School Leaves 7 Students Injured
SportsApril 5, 2026Sydney Kings Win NBL26 in Overtime Thriller
NationalApril 4, 2026Kikuube LCV Chairperson Peter Banura Dies in Road Accident
