Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 18:33 · Archive

Former England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted in 2021 by a man later jailed for three years.

Former England striker Andy Carroll has disclosed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted in 2021 while playing for Newcastle United. The assault took place at his home, where the attacker, a friend of Carroll's former partner, was staying. The man was subsequently found guilty of sexual offences and jailed for three years after Carroll testified in court. Carroll included the details in his book Owning It in the hope of helping other survivors.

How it is being reported

• Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021The Guardian · 24 Sept, 18:18
• Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male ‘celebrity’ in his homeThe Independent · 24 Sept, 13:23
• Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021BBC News · 24 Sept, 13:18
• 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 caseDaily Mail · 24 Sept, 12:11
• Andy Carroll reveals sexual assault hell as attacker jailed for three yearsThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 10:59

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