Former Liverpool Striker Andy Carroll Says He Was Sexually Assaulted in 'Traumatic' Attack
Carroll says the attack left lasting trauma and led to a three-year prison sentence for the perpetrator.
- Former England footballer Andy Carroll revealed in his new autobiography that he was sexually assaulted a few years ago, describing the experience as "traumatic" and initially debating whether to disclose it publicly.
- The incident occurred in 2021 after a Newcastle United game, when Carroll felt light-headed after drinks and was awoken by an unnamed acquaintance who attempted to assault him while he slept.
- After Carroll reported the assault, a police investigation led to trial where the attacker denied allegations but was found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison, then placed on the National Sex Offender Register.
- Partner Lou Teasdale, 42, supported Carroll's decision to include the revelation in his book; he admits he "avoided my publisher for so long" due to fears about sharing the painful experience.
- By sharing his story, Carroll hopes to "help just one person" affected by similar trauma, with The Survivors Trust offering support resources for survivors of sexual assault.
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Former England international Andy Carroll has revealed that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021. The footballer spoke about the experience in his autobiography, Owning It, released on September 24. The incident took place at Carroll's home after a Newcastle match. The man was known to the striker's then-partner and had come to watch a boxing match. Carroll describes the incident as a traumatic experience that continues to affect him. "I w…
Andy Carroll, an English striker with steps by West Ham United, Newcastle and Liverpool of England, told that he suffered an episode of abuse that changed his career 5 years ago. In his autobiography called Owning It, Carroll made public a traumatic episode in his life. The 37-year-old striker wrote that the assault occurred in ... Continue reading "Liverpool former player, Andy Carroll, confessed that ex-wife's friend sexually assaulted him in …
The 37-year-old former Liverpool player has recounted what happened in his biography.
A man was found guilty of crimes for abuse after the 37-year-old striker's testimony
The person who committed the crime ended up serving three years in prison as revealed by Andy Carroll
The facts happened when a friend of his then girlfriend stayed to sleep in his house after a boxing match
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