Carroll thanks public for support over sexual assault

Former England striker Andy Carroll has expressed gratitude to the public for their support following allegations of sexual assault against him in 2021. Carroll, 36, detailed the traumatic incident that occurred at his home during his second spell at Newcastle United. A friend of his former partner, Kevin Adams, was convicted for the sexual offences and sentenced to 20 months in prison in 2023.

Carroll identified Adams as the perpetrator in an interview with the Sun, with Adams having previously appeared on the BBC series Fame Academy in 2002. Carroll spoke about his emotional journey on the Football Uncensored podcast, admitting he had previously been beating himself up over the incident. He emphasized the overwhelming support he received since coming forward with his experience, and how it has helped him feel better and move forward.

Carroll, who has played for Liverpool and West Ham and is now a player and co-owner of Dagenham, detailed the assault in his autobiography 'Owning It'. He described the assault taking place while he was asleep and recounted throwing the man out of his home before knocking him unconscious when he tried to re-enter. Carroll described giving evidence in court as humiliating and embarrassing, stating he would never fully recover from the trauma.