Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
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Carroll was assaulted by a man at his home while he slept
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Attacker found guilty of sexual offences after player testified
The former England forward Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021. The 37-year-old included the details in his book, Owning It. As a victim of sexual assault, Carroll was automatically granted anonymity.
Carroll revealed the incident took place at his home during a second spell at Newcastle. The offender – a friend of his former partner, who was staying away at the time – was later jailed for three years, with Carroll having testified in court.
