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Trial of former Manchester United player Giggs delayed until August

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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

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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