Andy Carroll breaks the silence on a sexual assault

The former England international Andy Carroll, 37, revealed in his autobiography “Owning it”, released Thursday, that he was the victim of a sexual assault in 2021, after a home match of Newcastle United, his club at the time. He describes the incident as terrifying and notes that only a few people were aware of it until now.

International career and clubs

In football, Andy Carroll earned nine caps for England and took part in Euro 2012. He played for the clubs Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham before moving to the sixth tier.

Today, the 37‑year‑old player is with Dagenham & Redbridge, a club in the English sixth division. He remains active despite the end of his top‑level career.

The sexual assault occurred in 2021, after a home match of Newcastle United. The perpetrator, described as a close acquaintance of his circle, was sentenced to three years in prison.

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In his autobiography “Owning it”, published Thursday, Carroll says he debated for a long time with his publisher and his partner Lou Teasdale before including the chapter. He ultimately decided to speak to help other survivors.

According to the account, after a few drinks, he was woken under the sheets by the man who was trying to assault him. Carroll immediately threw him out, struck him when he tried to come back, and called the police as well as the nanny.

“Scary to even think about and only a few people knew about it before now,” he wrote. He adds that if his testimony helps even one person, it will have been worth it.