Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

Carroll was assaulted by a man at his home while he slept 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 a…

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Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

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Footballer Andy Carroll was sexually assaulted 'a few years ago' by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years, he has revealed.

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Guardian Published 24 September 2026

Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

Daily Mail Published 24 September 2026

Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in a 'traumatic' attack by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years after 'humiliating and horrendous' court case

Footballer Andy Carroll was sexually assaulted 'a few years ago' by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years, he has revealed.

BBC Published 24 September 2026

Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.

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