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Former footballer Ryan Giggs' retrial over domestic violence allegations abandoned

Ex-Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs ' retrial later this month on domestic violence charges has been abandoned after lawyers withdrew the prosecution. Ryan, 49, was due to go on trial for a second time on 31 July, accused of controlling or coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 39, between August 2017 and November 2020. He was also accused of assault by “losing control” and headbutting her, as well as the common assault of Ms Greville’s sister, Emma, by elbowing her in the jaw, during a row at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on 1 November, 2020.
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Ryan Giggs trial adjourned until summer as court room is not available
controlling coercive behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend and common assault of her sister, all of which he denies.But a judge told the hearing that the trial could not be held as no spaces were available in the building and other trials with defendants in custody had to be prioritised.And the former Manchester United midfielder will now have to wait until the summer, with the hearing re-scheduled for August 8.Giggs’ Barrister, Chris Daw, QC, said his client was “extremely disappointed” at the decision.He said: "I have of course explained to him all of the facts that Your Honour outlined at the beginning of the hearing."Judge Hilary Manley had explained previously: “Unfortunately it has become necessary to vacate this trial from the list for Monday.”"I'm afraid that other trials must take priority over this one."The judge stated other cases taking priority included ones featuring allegations of rape, where defendants are currently in custody and where trials had already been adjourned previously.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.
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