Ryan Giggs pictured having girlfriend’s car washed in Cheshire as absent Wales manager follows his side at Euro 2020 from afar amid court case after he was accused of headbutting and controlling ex-girlfriend
Wales manager Ryan Giggs was pictured having his girlfriend’s Range Rover washed and valeted in Cheshire on Tuesday afternoon.
The 47-year-old is currently following his team’s progress from afar having stepped aside from his duties while court proceedings are ongoing.
Giggs stands accused of coercive or controlling behaviour, causing actual bodily harm, and assault by beating. He is alleged to have headbutted his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, a 36-year-old PR executive in November 2020 in the Worsley area of Greater Manchester.
Ryan Giggs was pictured having his girlfriend’s car washed on Tuesday afternoon
Giggs is currently watching Euro 2020 from home pending the outcome of his case
The Welshman is also accused of assaulting her younger sister during the same incident last year.
The Crown Prosecution Service brought the charges in April 2021 following Greater Manchester Police’s investigation.
He was accused of ‘belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse’ of Greville during their relationship between 2017 and 2020.
Giggs stepped aside from his role with court proceedings ongoing and denies the charges
Giggs denies the charges against him and will next appear in court on July 23 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
He previously released a short statement, which read: ‘I have full respect for the due process of law and understand the seriousness of the allegations. I will plead not guilty in court and look forward to clearing my name.
‘I would like to wish Robert Page, the coaching staff, the players, and the supporters every success at the Euros this summer.’
Giggs arrived at Manchester Crown Court in May where he appeared on charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, common assault to her sister Emma Greville, and controlling or coercive behaviour – he denies the charges
Robert Page, interim manager, is in charge of the Wales team at Euro 2020
The Manchester United club legend was pictured on Tuesday afternoon in Wimslow, Cheshire.
He is currently in a relationship with 33-year-old lingerie model, Zara Charles, and was seen taking her car to be washed and valeted.
In Giggs’ absence from Euro 2020, interim manager Page is leading the team.
They fought back to earn a draw against Switzerland in their opening Group A game of the tournament and are now preparing to take on Turkey on Wednesday.