Ryan Giggs to be Retried for Domestic Violence

The former Manchester United footballer, Ryan Giggs, will face a new trial for domestic violence, the British justice system decided on Wednesday after a previous trial ended in August without a verdict.

After three weeks of hearings in Manchester, the jury in the first trial was unable to reach a consensus on guilt or innocence of the former Welsh forward and coach, aged 48, accused of assaulting his ex-partner and her sister.

When will the new trial against Ryan Giggs take place?

Due to congestion in the British courts, a date of July 31, 2023 was set for the new trial, which is expected to last between three and four weeks, the judge decided during a brief hearing at Manchester Crown Court.

Giggs reacted by stating, in a statement, that he is "obviously disappointed" that the justice system has decided to retry him.

"I maintain my declaration of innocence on all charges. I trust that justice will be served and my name will be cleared of all accusations," he added.

The former footballer will remain on conditional bail until the new trial.

The charges against him stem from a violent argument that took place on November 1, 2020, when the police were called to his home.

The twice Champions League winner with Manchester United was arrested and subsequently released.

According to the prosecution, Giggs violently attacked his girlfriend Kate Greville and her sister Emma, injuring the former's elbow and lips.

Through tears, Kate Greville described her ex-partner's "aggressive" behavior.

The 36-year-old public relations director, who met Giggs through her work, explained during the trial that she was "madly in love with him," but that there were "clear alarm signals" from the beginning.

He denied, however, ever committing acts of violence against women and explained the injuries as an "unintentional clash" when struggling with his partner over a mobile phone.

After 20 hours of deliberation, the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

Giggs was appointed Wales' national team coach in January 2018 and led the team to the round of 16 at last year's European Championship.

But he resigned in June, stating he did not want this case to disrupt the team's preparations for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Wales' fourth participation in a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup.

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