Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll says in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted in 2021. Multiple outlets report that Carroll describes the attack as happening at his home while he was asleep, and that the incident left him feeling humiliated and embarrassed.
Outlets also say the man responsible was later jailed for three years. The BBC and several other publications report that the attacker is someone Carroll describes as connected to his former partner. The Evening Standard and Irish Mirror add that Carroll refers to the person as a “celebrity” or “celebrity mate,” reflecting how the offender is described in his account. The Guardian notes that Carroll is granted anonymity as a victim of sexual assault and that he testified in court regarding the offence. Across coverage, the core details remain consistent: Carroll’s revelation is tied to his 2021 claim and the subsequent three-year prison sentence for the person involved.
