Ex-England striker Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021
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Former England striker Andy Carroll has publicly revealed that he was sexually assaulted by a man at his home in 2021. The 37-year-old athlete disclosed the incident, which occurred during his second stint at a club, in his new autobiography titled 'Owning it'.
As a victim of sexual assault, Carroll was automatically granted legal anonymity. The perpetrator responsible for the assault has subsequently been sentenced to three years in prison.
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BBC Sport (GB)Highlights the perpetrator's conviction and subsequent three-year prison sentence.