Ryan Giggs Cleared of Domestic Violence Charges After Ex’s U-Turn
Ryan Giggs has been officially cleared of all domestic violence charges after his ex-girlfriend refused to continue with the case. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dropped the charges and scrapped plans for a retrial at Manchester Crown Court.
Month-Long Trial Ends Without Verdict
The former Manchester United winger and Wales manager, 49, had denied accusations of controlling behaviour and assault against his ex, Kate Greville, and her sister. The alleged incidents spanned from August 2017 to November 2020.
The trial dragged on for a month and ended in August 2022 with no verdict. Prosecutors initially pushed for a retrial set for July 31, as complainants were willing to give evidence—until now.
Ex-Girlfriend Pulls Out, CPS Calls It Quits
Prosecutor Peter Wright KC revealed that Greville no longer wanted to testify, citing the emotional toll the first trial had on her and her sister. He said the CPS had no realistic chance of securing a conviction for controlling behaviour and saw little public interest in pursuing assault charges.
“This decision was not taken lightly,” said Wright.
Judge Accepts Not Guilty Verdicts, Giggs Claims Victory
Judge Hilary Manley formally entered not guilty verdicts after accepting the CPS withdrawal. Giggs’ defence lawyer Chris Daw KC said his client was “relieved” and “innocent,” adding that Giggs had fought to clear his name for nearly three years.
The CPS confirmed the decision followed a careful legal review, stating there was now insufficient evidence and that the legal test for prosecution was unmet. They urged anyone affected by violence to come forward, promising to prosecute where the law demands.
With the case behind him, Ryan Giggs can now focus on rebuilding his life and career away from the courtroom drama.
