Former West Bromwich Albion and England striker Andy Carroll is set to appear before magistrates, charged with breaching a court order.
Court Appearance Scheduled for Former Football Star
The 36-year-old ex-Premier League forward is due at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, December 30. He faces a single charge of breaching a non-molestation order, a type of injunction designed to protect individuals from harassment or unwanted contact.
Carroll, who currently lives in Epping, Essex, was arrested by Essex Police on April 27. The alleged offence is said to have related to an incident which occurred in March of this year.
Career Highlights and Recent Moves
Carroll's professional career saw him reach the highest levels of English football. He earned nine caps for the England national team and made a high-profile £35 million move from Newcastle United to Liverpool in 2011, which was a club record fee for the Reds at the time.
After spells with West Ham United and Reading, he joined West Bromwich Albion for the 2021-22 season, departing upon the campaign's conclusion. Following a period playing in France for Amiens and Bordeaux, Carroll most recently signed for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge in July.
Understanding the Legal Charge
A non-molestation order is a civil injunction issued by a court in the UK, typically to prevent one person from using threatening, harassing, or violent behaviour towards another. Breaching such an order is a criminal offence.
The potential consequences for a breach are serious and can include:
- A substantial fine.
- In the most severe cases, a prison sentence of up to five years.
An Essex Police spokesperson confirmed the charge, stating: “A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March this year. He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on December 30.”
