Ryan Giggs denies assault charges

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs arrives at Manchester Magistrates’ Court where he is charged with assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour.

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has denied charges of assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour.

The Wales manager pleaded not guilty to an allegation he was violent and engaged in behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend including isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse, Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard during a short hearing on Wednesday.