Published: 16:37, November 3, 2020 | Updated: 12:36, June 5, 2023
Wales manager Giggs denies assault allegations
By Reuters

Wales' head coach Ryan Giggs (left) adjusts his face covering as he walks on the pitch ahead of the UEFA Nations League Group B4 soccer match between the Republic of Ireland and Wales at the The Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on Oct 11, 2020. (DONALL FARMER / AFP)

Wales manager Ryan Giggs denied allegations of assault on Tuesday after British media reported he had been arrested following a disturbance at his home.

“Mr. Giggs denies all allegations of assault made against him,” representatives of the 46-year-old said.

The Sun reported that police were called to the Ryan Giggs' home on Sunday night after receiving reports of a disturbance

“He is cooperating with the police and will continue to assist them with their ongoing investigations.”

The Sun reported that police were called to the former Manchester United winger’s home on Sunday night after receiving reports of a disturbance.

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The paper quoted Greater Manchester Police as saying: “Police were called at 10.05pm on Sunday to reports of a disturbance. A woman in her 30s sustained minor injuries but did not require any treatment.

“A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault and section 39 common assault.”

He was released on bail pending enquiries, the Sun reported.

The Welsh football association (FAW) noted the allegations against Giggs.

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“The FAW is aware of an alleged incident involving the men’s national team manager Ryan Giggs,” it said in a statement.

“The FAW will be making no further comment at this current time.”

Wales were due to name their squad on Tuesday for November matches against the United States, Ireland and Finland but have postponed it, according to reports.