Andy Carroll, the former England, Liverpool and Newcastle United striker, has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order and could face imprisonment if convicted.
The 36-year-old footballer is scheduled to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Essex Police confirmed the charge this week, stating that Carroll, who resides in Epping, was taken into custody on 27 April. The alleged breach is connected to an incident that occurred during March.
Should he be found guilty, the ex-Premier League forward faces the possibility of a custodial sentence. Violations of non-molestation orders can result in prison terms of up to five years, depending upon the circumstances.
Andy Carroll was detained at Stansted Airport
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Carroll was detained at Stansted Airport shortly after disembarking from a flight arriving from France.
According to reports, Border Force officers at passport control flagged an issue with his details, prompting police to be summoned.
A source speaking to The Sun at the time described the scene: “It seemed as if an issue was flagged up to the Border Force officers at passport control at Stansted, which led to police being called. He was questioned then taken away.”
The witness added: “It caused quite a kerfuffle as there were lots of other passengers around where he was arrested.”
The specific details of the case cannot be disclosed for legal reasons.
Andy Carroll has played for several clubs including West Brom, Reading and Liverpool
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A non-molestation order is a civil court injunction designed to prevent an individual from making contact with, approaching, or coming near another person or their residence.
Such orders are typically granted to protect individuals from harassment or unwanted contact.
Breaching this type of injunction constitutes a criminal offence under English law.
The penalties for violating such an order can be severe, with courts empowered to impose custodial sentences.
Depending on the nature and severity of the breach, offenders may receive prison terms reaching a maximum of five years.
The criminal consequences reflect the seriousness with which the justice system treats violations of protective court orders.
Andy Carroll started his career at Newcastle
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Carroll’s career has taken him on a winding path through English and European football since his breakthrough at Newcastle.
Liverpool paid approximately £35 million for his services in 2011, though the move proved disappointing as he managed only 11 goals across 58 appearances before departing for West Ham.
Spells at West Brom and Reading in the Championship followed, before he ventured abroad to French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux.
He returned to England this summer, joining National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge on a three-year contract.
