Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs arrives at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court in Manchester, Britain, April 28, 2021. The charge of controlling and coercive behaviour in an intimate relationship alleges the abuse lasted almost three years, between December 1, 2017, and November 2, 2020. Dressed in a black suit, black tie and black Coronavirus face mask, Giggs made his first appearance at Manchester Magistrates' Court. The full charges were read out to him, that he engaged in controlling or coercive behaviour in an intimate or family relationship. Summarising the alleged coercive behaviour Ms Griffiths added: “There was fear of violence on many occasions.

Source: Standard Digital April 28, 2021 16:16 UTC