January trial date for Ryan Giggs on ex-girlfriend assault charge

It is alleged that Giggs, 47, assaulted Kate Greville, 36, and caused her actual bodily harm at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, on November 1 last year

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs arriving at Manchester Crown Court. Picture: Phil Barnett/PA

Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will face trial next year accused of deliberately headbutting his ex-girlfriend and controlling her throughout their relationship.

In a 15-minute hearing at Manchester Crown Court on Friday the date was fixed for proceedings to take place at the same court on January 24.