Former footballer Ryan Giggs has been formally cleared of all charges related to domestic violence after his ex-partner indicated an unwillingness to continue with the case. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced the withdrawal of charges and abandoned plans for a retrial during a pre-trial review at manchester/">manchester-crown-court/">Manchester Crown Court.
Giggs, 49, who served as the Wales manager and was a former Manchester United winger, had denied allegations of controlling or coercive behavior towards his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, as well as charges of assault against her and her sister. The incidents were alleged to have occurred between August 2017 and November 2020.
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