Andy Carroll Says He Was Sexually Assaulted in 2021, Attacker Jailed

Former England international footballer Andy Carroll has said he was sexually assaulted in 2021, according to a report by BBC Sport.

Carroll said the man responsible for the assault has since been jailed for three years, though further details of the case, including the circumstances of the assault and the legal proceedings that followed, were not included in the available report.

Carroll, who represented England at senior international level and played for clubs including Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham United during his career, had not previously spoken publicly about the incident in widely available reporting.

BBC Sport did not indicate what prompted Carroll to disclose the assault at this time. Details on any statement from the Football Association, his former clubs, or support organizations were not included in the material reviewed.

Sexual assault survivors seeking support in the UK can contact organizations such as Rape Crisis or the Survivors Trust, which provide confidential help and guidance.