Gary Neville referred to Attorney General over Ryan Giggs social media post

On Thursday a spokeswoman for the Attorney General’s Office, said: “Contempt of court is a serious matter and the Attorney General will review any allegations brought to her carefully."

Giggs had denied controlling or coercive behaviour, assault and common assault but the jury could not agree verdicts. Picture: Peter Powell/PA Wire

Gary Neville is to be referred to the Attorney General over a social media post during the domestic violence trial of his friend and former teammate Ryan Giggs.

Giggs’ trial was delayed while Judge Hilary Manley and prosecution and defence lawyers discussed the post on Neville’s Instagram account.