Andy Carroll arrives at court amid non-molestation order charge
Andy Carroll arrived at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court this Wednesday morning using crutches and wearing a walking boot, having disclosed that he underwent an operation on a fracture and ligament damage over the weekend, reports BritPanorama.
The 36-year-old former England international, who currently plays for National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge, is facing a charge related to breaching a non-molestation order.
During a brief hearing, Carroll is expected to enter his pleas. He was taken into custody on April 27 last year in connection with an incident that allegedly took place the previous month.
According to police reports, Carroll was apprehended shortly after arriving at Stansted Airport from France. An Essex Police spokesman stated, “A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order.” The force added that this relates to an incident reported in March of the same year.
A non-molestation order is a legal injunction within the UK intended to prevent contact between individuals. Those found guilty of breaching such an order can face penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment of up to five years in severe cases.
Carroll, who has represented England on nine occasions since 2010, is a seasoned player known for his time at clubs such as Newcastle and Liverpool. His notable £35 million transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool in 2011 set a club record for the Merseyside side at that time.
His career included stints at West Ham, Reading, and West Brom, alongside spells abroad with French teams Amiens and Bordeaux, before his return to English football with Dagenham and Redbridge last July. The developments in Carroll’s case highlight both the personal challenges he faces and the scrutiny that often accompanies the lives of high-profile athletes.
