Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll appeared in court on Wednesday, walking with crutches and a medical boot after undergoing surgery on a fracture and ligaments.
The ex-footballer faces charges related to allegedly breaching a non-molestation order.
Alleged Breach of Non-Molestation Order
The 36-year-old, who now plays for National League South club Dagenham and Redbridge, is accused of violating a non-molestation order.
This type of court injunction is designed to prevent one person from contacting another, with penalties ranging from fines to up to five years in prison for severe breaches.
Carroll is set to enter his pleas during a short hearing.
Arrest at Stansted Airport
The incident that led to the charges reportedly began last April when Carroll returned to the UK from France.
According to Essex Police, officers were alerted at Stansted Airport, questioned Carroll, and briefly detained him.
A source told The Sun at the time that the arrest caused a commotion among other passengers as police acted on what appeared to be a flagged issue at passport control.
Football Career Highlights
Carroll’s football career has been high-profile.
He earned nine caps for England between 2010 and 2012 and made a record-breaking move from Newcastle to Liverpool in 2011 for £35 million.
He has also played for West Ham, Reading, and West Brom. After spells in France with Amiens and Bordeaux, Carroll returned to England and joined Dagenham and Redbridge in July last year.
Personal Life Updates
Off the field, Carroll has been making headlines for his personal life.
He is currently dating 42-year-old make-up artist Lou Teasdale.
Carroll previously ended a turbulent two-year marriage with The Only Way Is Essex star Billi Mucklow in 2024, officially beginning divorce proceedings in September.
What Comes Next
Carroll’s court hearing continues, with the footballer due to formally respond to the charges of breaching the non-molestation order.
Fans and media alike are watching closely to see how this legal situation unfolds.
