Manchester United legend, Ryan Giggs has stepped down as manager of the Wales national team ahead of this summer’s Euro Championship after being charged with assaulting two women and coercive control.
The Welsh man could face up to 5 years in jail if found guilty of the offense.
Giggs, 47, was reportedly driven to Swinton police station to be charged.
The charges labeled against the Welsh boss followed an alleged bust-up with ex-girlfriend Kate Greville.
Giggs, who was alleged to have “controlled” Kate for three years, was further charged with assault resulting to actual bodily harm to the 36-year-old.
The former United winger was also accused of a common assault on another woman in her 20s.
However, Giggs, who has been replaced by his deputy Robert Page for the upcoming European Championships, has vowed to clear his name from the alleged act.
The coercive control count Giggs faces spans from December 2017 to November last year and became an offence in 2015; carrying a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment.
It is defined in law as: “An act or a pattern of acts of assault, threats, humiliation and intimidation or other abuse that is used to harm, punish, or frighten a victim.”
According to reports, Giggs conviction for actual body harm could see him bag a four-year prison sentence, while common assault carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison. But any sentences are likely to run at the same time.
Meanwhile, in a statement, Giggs said: “I have full respect for the due process of law and understand the seriousness of the allegations.
“I will plead not guilty in court and look forward to clearing my name.
“I would like to wish Robert Page, the coaching staff, the players and the supporters every success at the Euros this summer.”
