The former England forward Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.
As a victim of sexual assault, Carroll was automatically granted anonymity.
The former Liverpool and West Ham striker said the incident happened when he was sleeping.
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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.
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Carroll 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 was later jailed for three years, with Carroll having testified in court.
The former Liverpool and West Ham striker said the incident happened when he was sleeping.
Scary to even think about and only a few people knew about it before now,” wrote Carroll, who had decided to include the incident in his book “at the very last minute after discussing it with his partner, Lou Teasdale.
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