Ryan Giggs Charged With Assaulting Two Women, Won't Coach Wales at Euros

Giggs was arrested in November before being formally charged on Friday. He says he'll plead not guilty.

LONDON (AP) — Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women, prosecutors said Friday.

The 47-year-old Giggs, who is currently the national team coach of Wales, was ordered to appear in court on Wednesday. He had been under investigation since his arrest last year.

The Crown Prosecution Service said it authorized Greater Manchester police to charge Giggs with “engaging in behavior 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 authorized,” the service said.

Wales statement... pic.twitter.com/g5n50PBw6j

— Phil Cadden (@pjcadden) April 23, 2021

Ryan Giggs statement: ‘I have full respect for the due process of law & understand the seriousness of the allegations. I will plead not guilty in court & look forward to clearing my name. I would like to wish Robert Page, the staff, players &supporters every success at the Euros’

— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceTel) April 23, 2021

The decision to charge Giggs was made after a review of evidence gathered by Greater Manchester police, prosecutors said.

Giggs was arrested in November and has been free on bail.