Ryan Giggs has his bail extended after he was arrested last year on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend
- Ryan Giggs, 47, was arrested on suspicion of assault on November 1, 2020
- The former footballer is alleged to have assaulted his girlfriend Kate Greville
- Police have extended Giggs’ bail concerning the assault allegation to May 1
- In a statement released at the time, Giggs denied all allegations against him
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has had his bail extended after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.
The former Manchester United winger, 47, was arrested and later bailed in November after a reported row with his ‘on-off girlfriend’ Kate Greville.
In a statement on Friday, a Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: ‘A 46-year-old man (now aged 47) arrested on suspicion of section 39 common assault and section 47 assault in November 2020 has had his bail extended until Saturday May 1.
Ryan Giggs, pictured, was arrested on suspicion of assault in November 2020. Greater Manchester Police have extended his bail until May 1 as they continue to investigate allegations that he attacked his ‘on-off girlfriend’ Kate Greville
Giggs, pictured, left with Ms Greville, is accused of assaulting the 36-year-old PR executive in November 2020. Police have extended the former Manchester United player’s bail to continue their investigation into the case
Greater Manchester Police are investigating whether the ex-United winger Ryan Giggs assaulted Kate Greville, pictured, on November 1, 2020 in Worsley
‘This relates to an incident reported to police at 10.05pm on Sunday November 1 2020, on Chatsworth Road, Worsley.
‘A file remains with the CPS and a decision is expected in due course.’
Police were seen parked outside Giggs’ home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, in November following reports of the disturbance involving 36-year-old PR worker Ms Greville.
A statement released on behalf of Giggs at the time said: ‘Mr Giggs denies all allegations of assault made against him.
‘He is co-operating with the police and will continue to assist them with their ongoing investigations.’
Giggs missed Wales’ Nations League fixtures following his arrest and Robert Page was put in caretaker charge
Giggs missed Wales’ Nations League fixtures following his arrest and Robert Page was put in caretaker charge.
The former winger won 64 caps for Wales and had a glittering playing career with Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues, four FA Cups and three League Cups.
He is also a co-owner of League Two side Salford City.