Andy Carroll says he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll says in a new autobiography that he was sexually assaulted at his home in 2021. The account relates to a period when Carroll was playing for Newcastle, according to a report by Punch Nigeria.
Former England striker Andy Carroll has said he was sexually assaulted at his home in 2021, according to an account in his new autobiography. Punch Nigeria reported that Carroll disclosed the incident while describing events during the period he was playing for Newcastle. The source did not provide further details about the alleged assault.
Carroll, who has represented England, made the disclosure through his autobiography. The available report identifies the incident as a sexual assault and places it at his home in 2021. No additional information was supplied about the circumstances of the incident, whether it was reported to authorities, or whether any legal proceedings followed.
Punch Nigeria’s report also did not include a response from any other party. The account is therefore limited to Carroll’s disclosure as described in the report. Further details would be required to establish the identity of any alleged perpetrator, the precise location, or the subsequent handling of the allegation.
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