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Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:18:28 UTC.

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  1. Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

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