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Judge orders retrial of ex-Man United star Giggs

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Former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs will face a re-trial on domestic violence charges, a UK judge ruled on Wednesday, after a jury last month failed to reach a verdict.Judge Hilary Manley at Manchester Crown Court set a new trial date of 31 July 2023, after jurors were deadlocked following the initial four-week hearing.Ex-Wales international Giggs, 48, denied controlling and coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend Kate Greville as well as assaulting her and her younger sister.

Prosecutor Peter Wright told court Wednesday that "we do seek a re-trial in respect of Mr Giggs."The matter has been considered at a senior level within the Crown Prosecution Service and also the willingness of the complainant to give evidence."They indicate a preparedness so to do."Giggs said in a statement that he was "obviously disappointed that a retrial has been ordered."My not guilty plea remains in relation to all charges.

I am confident that justice will eventually be done and my name will be cleared of all the allegations," he added.Giggs will remain on bail until next year's trial.Manley dismissed the jury of seven women and four men in the original trial, which had been given the option of delivering a majority verdict after she determined there was no "realistic prospect" of a decision following almost 23 hours of consideration.If eventually found guilty, the three counts could lead to a five-year jail term.

Prosecutors alleged that the ex-star headbutted Greville in the face as she tried to end their relationship, and had subjected her to a "litany of abuse, both physical and psychological".Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was among those to give evidence in the case, which also saw Giggs take the

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