Archive · 24 Aug 2026
ECB Investigates Brydon Carse After Derby Nightclub Handcuff Video
Brydon Carse is an England cricket bowler.
A video online appeared to show police putting him in handcuffs outside a nightclub in Derby.
The incident reportedly happened on Saturday night.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating what happened.
Reports said Carse was held briefly and released without being charged.
The reason he was handcuffed has not been explained.
He had been celebrating Durham’s win over Derbyshire with teammate Matthew Potts.
Ben Stokes was also visible in the video.
Reports differ over whether Carse’s place in England’s next match is confirmed.
England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under ECB investigation over a reported Derby nightclub incident on Saturday night.
Social-media video appeared to show Carse handcuffed and surrounded or escorted by four police officers.
Reports said Carse was briefly detained and released without charge, but the reason for the handcuffing remains unclear.
Carse was reportedly celebrating Durham’s 338-run County Championship win over Derbyshire with Matthew Potts; Ben Stokes appeared in the background.
Carse was named in England’s squad for the second Pakistan Test, although Reuters reported that the ECB would not confirm his selection status.
- Who
- England fast bowler Brydon Carse is under investigation; Matthew Potts was reportedly with him, and Ben Stokes appeared in the video.
- What
- The England and Wales Cricket Board is investigating a reported nightclub incident after footage appeared to show Carse in handcuffs.
- When
- The incident was reported to have occurred on Saturday night, with the ECB confirming its investigation on Sunday; the second Test was scheduled to begin on August 27.
- Where
- A nightclub in Derby, England; the second Test was scheduled at Lord’s in London.
- Why
- The ECB is investigating the reported incident, but the articles do not establish why Carse was handcuffed.
Reported Account
Confirmed Position
Police encounter
Reported Account
Reports and video descriptions say Carse was briefly detained, handcuffed and released without charge.
Confirmed Position
The articles do not establish why police handcuffed Carse or provide an official police explanation.
England selection
Reported Account
Several reports say Carse remained part of England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan.
Confirmed Position
Reuters reported that the ECB would not confirm his squad status while the investigation continued.
Characterization of the incident
Reported Account
Some reports described the episode as another England drinking or nightclub problem.
Confirmed Position
The ECB confirmed only that it was investigating a reported incident and did not characterize it as a brawl, alcohol-related misconduct or wrongdoing.
- Player
- Brydon Carse is a 31-year-old England fast bowler who has appeared in 14 Tests.
- Reported incident
- The incident allegedly occurred at a Derby nightclub after Durham defeated Derbyshire by 338 runs.
- Video
- Social-media footage appeared to show Carse in handcuffs while surrounded or escorted by four police officers.
- Police outcome
- Reports said Carse was briefly detained and later released without charge; the articles did not say he was arrested.
- ECB position
- The England and Wales Cricket Board said it was aware of the reported incident and was investigating.
- Test squad
- Carse was named in England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan, but Reuters reported that the ECB would not confirm whether he remained in the squad.
- Previous suspension
- Carse served a three-month suspension in 2024 after placing 303 bets on cricket matches between 2017 and 2019; he was not involved in those matches.
Sources
ECB probes Brydon Carse after England pacer handcuffed by police outside Derby nightclub
More drinking trouble for England? ECB investigating Brydon Carse 'in handcuffs' video
Brydon Carse In Handcuffs? England Bowler Under ECB Investigation After Nightclub Incident Ahead Of Pakistan Test; VIDEO Viral
England Cricketer Brydon Carse Under Investigation After 'Nightclub Incident'
England’s Brydon Carse handcuffed by police outside nightclub, Ben Stokes seen in background
