Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

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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.

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• Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021Carroll 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 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…The Guardian · 24 Sept, 18:18
• Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male ‘celebrity’ in his homeCarroll was playing for Newcastle United at the time of the attack, which is documented in his autobiographyThe Independent · 24 Sept, 13:23
• Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021Former England striker Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021, by a man who has subsequently been jailed for three years.BBC 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 caseFootballer Andy Carroll was sexually assaulted 'a few years ago' by a 'celebrity mate' who was later jailed for three years, he has revealed.Daily Mail · 24 Sept, 12:11
• Andy Carroll reveals sexual assault hell as attacker jailed for three yearsAndy Carroll has bravely detailed his 'traumatic' experience of being sexually assaulted, telling his story in the hope that he'll help other survivors of such abuseThe Mirror · 24 Sept, 10:59

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