Ryan Giggs pleads not guilty to domestic abuse charges

Former Manchester United player appears in court on charges of assaulting ex-partner and her sister

The former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has pleaded not guilty to three charges of domestic abuse against his ex-partner and her sister.

Giggs, 47, appeared at Manchester magistrates court on Wednesday to face charges of assaulting his ex, Kate Greville, and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards her between 1 December 2017 and 2 November last year.

The assault is alleged to have happened at his home in Worsley, Salford, on 2 November.

Giggs is also accused of beating Emma Greville on the same date. She is believed to be Kate's sister.

Giggs appeared in the dock for his first court appearance as the three charges against him were read out and he entered his not guilty pleas.