Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker Andy Carroll has disclosed he was sexually assaulted in 2021; according to Punch, the revelation came in his new autobiography, and BBC Sport reports the assailant has since been jailed.
What happened
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.1234
According to BBC Sport, the man who assaulted Carroll has since been jailed for three years.2
Punch reported that the assault took place at Carroll's home in 2021 while he was playing for Newcastle, and that the disclosure came in his new autobiography.4
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported further details of the assault itself, such as the identity or relationship of the perpetrator to Carroll.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported Carroll's own reaction or statement beyond the fact of disclosure, or any response from clubs or football authorities.
Sources (4)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Africa
- 1MyJoyOnlineGHPrivate
- 3VanguardNGPrivate
‘I was sexually assaulted’ — Andy Carroll reveals traumatic incident
- 4PunchNGPrivate
I was sexually assaulted in 2021, says Ex-England striker Andy Carroll