Image source, PA MediaA court has heard that Ryan Giggs headbutted his ex-girlfriend.
He is accused of coercive behavior and assault on his ex-girlfriend and her sister.
The relationship between Mr Giggs and Kate Greville waspunctuated by acts of violence and volatility.
There was a lot of abuse, both physical and psychological, in the private life of Mr. Giggs.
Mr Giggs is accused of controlling and coercive behavior towards his ex-girlfriend.
He is accused of attacking Ms Greville and Emma Greville at his home in Greater Manchester on 1 November 2020.
Mr Wright told the court that the story was of a woman who thought she was loved and respected.
He said that Mr Giggs wasidolised for his skills on the pitch but behind closed doors he was a much darker person.
He told the jury that the relationship had ups and downs and that Mr Giggs was with someone else.
When the scales fell from her eyes, she realized she needed to leave his sphere of influence.
Image source, Julia QuenzlerThe incident took place on 1 November 2020.
Mr Giggs headbutted Ms Greville after losing control.
Mr Wright said that Ms Greville decided to end her relationship while they were out with friends.
Ms Greville told her sister of her plan to end the relationship before she left the hotel.
She wanted to leave before Mr Giggs got back. The plan wasn't successful.
He came back and argued with her and tried to stop her from leaving.
The court heard that in the altercation that followed, they wrestled on the floor before Ms Greville's sister stepped in.
Mr Wright said that Emma Greville tried to pull Mr Giggs off her sister but he elbowed her in the jaw.
He headbutted Kate, causing her to have swelling to her lips and bruised skin. The police showed up at the premises.
Mr Wright said that the abuse from Mr Giggs was Interspersed with acts of kindness and contrition, and that he would say she had misinterpreted him, and that he was the victim.
He said that the behavior was controlling and coercive.
She was made pliant and compliant by this behavior.
He said the conduct would have an obvious and serious effect on her.
Image source, Getty ImagesChris Daw told the jury that his behavior was not perfect.
He told the jury that he and Ms Greville's messages and emails were marked by immaturity and inappropriate language.
They behaved like squabbling children.
"No matter how rude, unpleasant and mean they were, there were lines Mr Giggs wouldn't cross", said Mr. Daw.
He said that the case against him was based on exaggeration and lies.
He said that Ms Greville's injuries were not consistent with a head butt.
Mr Daw said that on 1 November 2020, Mr Giggs and Ms Greville both tripped and fell to the floor in the kitchen of his home and that she kicked him in the face as he tried to untangle himself.
The sister of the person who made the complaint was in the house at the time and Mr Giggs didn't elbow her.
He said that the headbutt was a lie and that there was accidental contact between their faces.
Ms Greville told friends she wasn't going to walk away from the relationship without a fight.
Mr Giggs supported Ms Greville with his own company and introduced clients.
He told the court that she was free to travel and see her friends as she pleases.
He thought that both could be childish. They used to block each other's numbers.
He said that "immaturity is not a crime" and that "law is what matters" when it comes to morality and law.
Image source, Julia QuenzlerThe jury of seven women and five men was selected and sworn in for the trial as Mr Giggs stood in the dock.
The jury was told that witnesses in the case would include Sir Alex Ferguson.
From Tuesday, the trial will be relocated to Manchester Crown Court, where it will stay for the duration.
The trial continues.
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