Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Derbyshire Police Investigate Assault Allegations After Brydon Carse Arrest
Brydon Carse is an England cricket player.
Police briefly handcuffed him outside a bar in Derby early on August 23.
He was later de-arrested.
Reports said he had been refused entry after someone allegedly spilled a drink on him.
Carse then exchanged words with that person.
Police are investigating assault allegations in Derby city centre.
They said no one had been arrested in that investigation.
It is not clear whether Carse is involved.
The England and Wales Cricket Board removed him from the team for the next Test against Pakistan.
Brydon Carse was briefly handcuffed and then de-arrested outside Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby around 4 a.m. on August 23.
Police said they were investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre, with no arrests made in that investigation.
Reports said Carse had been denied entry after an exchange of words with someone who allegedly spilled a drink on him.
It remains unclear whether Carse is connected to the alleged assault investigation.
The England and Wales Cricket Board removed Carse from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan, while an investigation was launched.
- Who
- England cricketer Brydon Carse, Derbyshire Police and the England and Wales Cricket Board are central to the incident.
- What
- Carse was briefly handcuffed and de-arrested, while police investigated separate allegations of assault in Derby city centre.
- When
- The incident occurred early Sunday, August 23; Derbyshire Police issued its statement on Wednesday, August 26, before the Test beginning August 27.
- Where
- Outside Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern in Derby and elsewhere in Derby city centre, Derbyshire, England.
- Why
- Police were investigating allegations of assault; the England and Wales Cricket Board removed Carse from the second Test squad following the controversy.
- Player
- Brydon Carse
- Police force
- Derbyshire Police
- Location
- Derby city centre, Derbyshire, England
- Venue
- Molly Malone’s Irish Tavern
- Police statement
- Police said they were investigating assault allegations, had made no arrests in that investigation and that inquiries were ongoing.
- England selection
- Carse was removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan, starting August 27 at Lord’s.
- Reported teammates present
- Carse was reportedly with Durham teammates, including Ben Stokes.
