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Ryan Giggs 'drunkenly headbutted girlfriend Kate Greville and attacked her younger sister at his £1.7m mansion', as court hears he 'left her in fear of violence on many occasions'

* Wales manager, 47, denies assaulting 36-year-old PR executive at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester
* Giggs also accused of assaulting her younger sister, Emma, during the same alleged incident on November 1
* Footballer also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour over his relationship with Ms Greville
* Denies the charges against him and was given conditional bail pending crown court appearance on May 26

Ryan Giggs drunkenly headbutted his former girlfriend Kate Greville at his £1.7million mansion, left her in fear of violence on 'many occasions' and also attacked her sister, a court heard today.

The Wales manager, 47, denies assaulting the 36-year-old PR executive at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1, and then hitting her younger sister, Emma, during the same alleged incident.

The Manchester United legend has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour over his relationship with Ms Greville, with prosecutors alleging the abuse lasted almost three years.

Giggs, wearing a black suit, white shirt and dark blue tie, appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court for his first appearance today as the three charges against him were read out and he entered not guilty pleas.

Prosecutor Andrea Griffiths said there was a pattern of 'controlling behaviour' from the ex-United star between December 2017 and November 2020.

She added that Giggs 'isolated' Kate from her 'work colleagues and friends' and he subjected her to 'degrading treatment' designed to 'keep her in the relationship'.

'There was a fear of violence on many occasions... if she challenged him or tried to break away, there were threats of physical or professional harm,' Ms Griffiths said.


Ryan Giggs, 47, was seen arriving at Manchester Magistrates Court today wearing a black suit, white shirt and a dark blue tie, surrounded by a large security escort. The Wales manages denies assaulting his ex, Kate Greville, at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1

Giggs, who today spoke only to confirm his name, address and enter his not guilty pleas, has been bailed to appear at Manchester Crown Court on May 26.

His conditions of bail are he must not contact Kate or Emma Greville or go to any address where they are.

The hearing, lasting 13 minutes, dealt with procedural matters as the case was sent to the crown court for a further hearing. There was no sign of either of the Greville sisters at court today.

Ms Griffiths, prosecuting, said the charges were too serious to be dealt with by the magistrates court and requested that the trial be sent to the crown court.

Ms Griffiths said: 'The crown says these matters are not suitable for summary trial and should be allocated to the crown court.'

Ian Lewis, defending, said he did not have any submissions to make about where the trial should be allocated.

Deputy Senior District Judge Tan Ikram directed that the trial should be heard at Manchester Crown Court.

Judge Ikram said: 'I accept the crown submissions at this stage that these matters should be allocated to the crown court.'

Last week it was revealed Giggs had found love with a lingerie model who has 'supported' him through the charges.

The 47-year-old was photographed holding hands with Zara Charles, 33, in Hale, Cheshire, during an afternoon walk.

Police were called to Giggs' address at 10.05pm on November 1 to reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s was treated for injuries at the scene.

The former footballer was arrested and later bailed pending further inquiries.

Giggs met Kate in 2013 after she helped promote his Hotel Football venue, launched with ex-United teammate Gary Neville.


Giggs appeared in the dock at Manchester Magistrates' Court today, (left) where three charges against him were read out and he entered not guilty pleas. He is also pictured on the right outside court today

Giggs went public with the relationship with Ms Greville in 2018 after whisking her away for a holiday in Italy, eight months after his divorce.

He divorced his wife Stacey in December 2017 and they finalised a £40million settlement after he cheated on her with model and Big Brother star Imogen Thomas during their 10-year marriage.

Giggs has missed Wales' recent Nations League fixtures, following his arrest late last year.

In April 2018 Ms Greville was appointed head of PR and communications for GG Hospitality, the hospitality management firm co-owned by Giggs and former United team-mate Gary Neville.

She was involved in the launch of their Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester city centre before she took up a new PR consultancy post last July with a former employer.


The Wales manager missed his country's recent Nations League fixtures, following his arrest late last year

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has announced caretaker boss Robert Page will manage the country at this summer's European Championship finals.

Giggs won 64 caps for Wales and had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions League trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups.

He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.

Giggs initially stood down from managing the Welsh national team following his arrest in November.

The Welsh FA then announced caretaker boss Robert Page would continue to manage the side at this summer's European Championship finals.

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