Former Liverpool, Newcastle and England Striker to Appear in Court on December 30.

Andy Carroll

Former England international and Premier League star Andy Carroll is facing the prospect of a prison sentence after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order, according to reports from multiple sources including the BBC, Daily Mail, and The Telegraph.

The 36-year-old, who earned nine caps for England and is best known for his spells at Newcastle United and Liverpool (where he joined for a then-club record £35m in 2011), was arrested on April 27, 2025, shortly after arriving at Stansted Airport on a flight from France.

Essex Police confirmed: “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 court injunction typically designed to prevent harassment, contact, or approaching a specific person or address. Breaching one is a criminal offence that can carry penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment of up to five years, depending on the severity.

Carroll, who recently returned to English football by joining National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge after stints in France with Amiens and Bordeaux, has been playing in the sixth tier this season.

Details of the alleged breach cannot be reported for legal reasons. The case will proceed at magistrates’ court next week, where Carroll is expected to enter a plea.

This development comes amid a challenging period off the pitch for the Gateshead-born forward, who has previously made headlines for personal matters.