Trial of former Manchester United player Giggs delayed until August


FILE PHOTO: Former Manchester United soccer player Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester Crown Court, where he is charged with assault against two women, in Manchester, Britain May 28, 2021. REUTERS/Jason Cairnduff

LONDON (Reuters) - The trial of former Manchester United soccer player Ryan Giggs has been delayed to August 8 due to a lack of court space, the BBC reported after a hearing on Tuesday.

The former Wales national manager is charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against his ex-girlfriend and her sister. The trial at Manchester Crown Court had been due to start on Jan. 24.

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