Former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs charged with assault against two women

The Wales national team boss will appear in court on April 28

Wales manager Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour, the Crown Prosecution Service said. PA.

Police have charged former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs with two charges of assault and coercive behaviour.

Greater Manchester Police on Friday confirmed the charges, which were in relation to an incident at a home in the Worsley area of the city in November 2020.

Giggs was charged with engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive and of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, as well as another charge of assault by beating relating to a second woman.

He has been bailed and is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on April 28.

Giggs is the current manager of the Wales national football team.

A Crown Prosecution Service spokesperson said: "We have authorised Greater Manchester Police to charge Ryan Giggs with engaging in behaviour which was controlling or coercive and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

"A charge of assault by beating relating to a second woman has also been authorised. Mr Giggs will appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court on Wednesday April 28.

"The CPS made the decision to charge Mr Giggs after reviewing a file of evidence from Greater Manchester Police.

"Criminal proceedings are active and nothing should be published that could jeopardise the defendant's right to a fair trial."