Former England international Andy Carroll is set to face magistrates after being charged with breaching a legal order, Essex Police have confirmed.
Court Appearance Scheduled for December
Andrew Carroll, the 36-year-old striker currently with Dagenham & Redbridge, was arrested on 27 April. The charge relates to an alleged incident which occurred in March of this year. He is now due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 30 December.
An Essex Police spokesperson provided the formal statement: “A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on 27 April and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March this year. He is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 30 December.”
Carroll's Varied Career Path
The towering forward, who earned nine caps for England, is best known for his powerful aerial ability and spells at Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Liverpool. His career also included periods at West Ham United, Reading, and West Bromwich Albion.
After playing in France for Amiens and Bordeaux, Carroll made a surprise return to English football this past summer, signing for National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge in July.
Understanding the Legal Charge
A non-molestation order is a type of injunction issued by courts in the UK, commonly used to prohibit an individual from harassing, threatening, or contacting another person. Breaching such an order is a criminal offence.
The potential consequences for a breach are serious and can include:
- A substantial fine.
- In the most severe cases, a prison sentence of up to five years.
The case will now proceed through the legal system, with Carroll's initial hearing scheduled for the final days of the year.
