Andy Carroll reveals sexual assault abuse in autobiography

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

Former Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has disclosed he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by celebrity dance coach Kevin Adams, who was jailed for 20 months.

Andy Carroll has disclosed in his recently released autobiography that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 during his second spell with Newcastle United. The attacker was Kevin Adams, a celebrity dance coach, who was jailed for 20 months after his conviction in 2023. Carroll initially considered not including the attack in his book but decided it was 'the right thing' to do.

The revelation has prompted other footballers to contact Carroll privately to thank him and share their own experiences. Speaking to Piers Morgan's Football Uncensored show, Carroll said: 'Well-known footballers and I've had a phone call off them, saying thanks.' He added that he had received hundreds of messages, many from people in football saying similar incidents had happened to them.

Kevin Adams' 21-year-old daughter Avia has spoken publicly about her father, branding him a 'monster' and a 'sick individual'. She told The Sun that while she acknowledges her father's actions are not her fault, she finds the situation 'disgusting'. She has apologised to Carroll and intends to change her name.

How it is being reported

• Andy Carroll emotional to Piers Morgan after sexual assault revelation as Newcastle United playerFormer Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll recently revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021.Shields Gazette · 14 Oct, 12:00
• Andy Carroll provides update after sexual abuser named with shocking new revelationThe former Newcastle United striker has shared more grim detailsChronicleLive · 13 Oct, 08:25

In this story: Andy Carroll · Kevin Adams · Newcastle United · Avia Adams · Piers Morgan · Dagenham & Redbridge

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