Andy Carroll, the former England striker, has disclosed that he was the victim of a sexual assault in 2021.
Carroll went public with the revelation on Thursday, saying the attack occurred five years ago. The man accused of the assault has since been convicted and sentenced to three years’ imprisonment.
The announcement from Carroll, who won caps for England during his playing career, adds a high-profile voice to discussions about sexual assault and the experiences of victims in and beyond sport. He has not disclosed further details about the incident or the legal proceedings beyond the sentence handed down.
Carroll’s decision to speak publicly is likely to draw attention to the support systems available to survivors and the role of the criminal justice system in such cases. The timing of his disclosure and the conviction underline the long-term personal and legal consequences of sexual violence.