Andy Carroll, who enjoyed two separate spells at Newcastle United and now turns out for Dagenham & Redbridge, is set to appear in court on Tuesday after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
Due to legal restrictions, only limited details of the case can be reported. However, according to The Sun, Carroll was arrested in April in connection with the alleged breach. The former Newcastle striker was reportedly detained at an airport shortly after returning to the UK.
Now 36, Carroll spent last season on loan at Bordeaux and continues to play professionally. The Gateshead-born forward is currently with Dagenham & Redbridge, where he also holds a minority ownership stake.
Essex Police have confirmed that Carroll, who can now be named following the charge, is due in court this week. In a statement, police said:
“A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March. He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on December 30.”
A non-molestation order is a civil injunction issued by UK courts to protect individuals from abuse, harassment, or threats. It restricts certain actions, such as contact or proximity to the protected person. Breaching such an order is a criminal offence and can carry a prison sentence of up to five years.
Following his return to Newcastle for a second stint in 2019, Carroll previously spoke about leaving behind his reckless lifestyle. In an interview with the club’s website, he explained that he had matured significantly since his earlier days at the club.
He reflected on being young and irresponsible during his first spell, admitting he had been caught up in the lifestyle that came with early success. Moving away from home, he said, helped him understand life better, especially after starting a family.
Carroll added that while he still has a playful side, he now sees himself primarily as a father with responsibilities. He acknowledged mistakes made in the past but stressed that his priorities had changed, saying he had grown up, settled down, and found purpose in family life
