Former Manchester United and Wales footballer Ryan Giggs is in court today facing accusations of assaulting and controlling his ex-girlfriend.
The 48-year-old was mobbed by photographers and camera crews as he arrived at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester, accompanied by his legal team and members of his family. Later, the former Wales manager, wearing a dark suit, white shirt and tie, stood in the dock and identified himself to the clerk as the judge came into court shortly before 11am.
A jury for the trial will be selected later before the trial begins with the prosecution opening by Peter Wright QC. Some 30 reporters filled the public gallery for the start of proceedings, with more watching remotely on a video link.
