Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Andy Carroll Reveals 2021 Sexual Assault as Attacker Is Jailed
Andy Carroll says a man sexually assaulted him at his home in 2021.
At the time, Carroll was playing for Newcastle United.
The man had come to watch a boxing match and planned to stay the night.
Carroll said he woke up during the assault and made the man leave.
When the man tried to return, Carroll knocked him unconscious.
Carroll called the police and later gave evidence in court.
The man was convicted and sentenced to three years in prison.
Carroll wrote about the experience in his new book, Owning It.
He says speaking about it was difficult but might help other people.
Former England striker Andy Carroll, 37, says he was sexually assaulted in 2021.
The assault occurred at his home during his second spell with Newcastle United.
Carroll said the attacker was connected to his former partner and had stayed overnight.
The attacker was convicted of sexual offences, jailed for three years, and placed on the Sex Offender Register.
Carroll disclosed the experience in his autobiography, Owning It, hoping it may help others.
- Who
- Former England striker Andy Carroll and an unnamed man connected to Carroll’s former partner.
- What
- Carroll revealed that he was sexually assaulted; the attacker was later convicted of sexual offences.
- When
- The assault occurred in 2021, and Carroll’s autobiography was released this week.
- Where
- At Carroll’s home during his second spell playing for Newcastle United.
- Why
- Carroll said he disclosed the assault to address its continuing impact and potentially help others who experienced something similar.
- Victim
- Andy Carroll, 37, former England striker
- Incident
- Sexual assault disclosed in Carroll’s autobiography
- Year
- 2021
- Location
- Carroll’s home
- Sentence
- Three years in prison
- Additional punishment
- Placement on the Sex Offender Register and a ban from Carroll’s village
- Book
- Owning It, released this week