Andy Carroll thanks public following sexual assault revelation
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Andy Carroll, the former England striker, expressed gratitude for public support after revealing he was sexually assaulted at home in 2021. The assailant, identified as Kevin Adams, was convicted and sentenced to 20 months in 2023. In an interview, Carroll detailed the incident, noting that speaking out has garnered overwhelming support, which he found helpful in his recovery. He shared experiences from the court proceedings and stressed the significance of the support he has received from his family and the public. Carroll currently plays for Dagenham and Redbridge and reflected on the lasting impact of the trauma.
- •Carroll thanked the public for their support after disclosing his assault.
- •The incident occurred during his time at Newcastle in 2021.
- •Kevin Adams, convicted in 2023, received a 20-month prison sentence.
- •Carroll detailed the impact of the trauma in a podcast and his autobiography.
- •He continues to play and co-own Dagenham and Redbridge.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Carroll thanks public for support over sexual assault
- 8:24 PMBBC Sport — Carroll thanks public for support over sexual assault
"Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
"Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 8:24 PMCarroll thanks public for support over sexual assault
Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
- BBC SportOct 12, 2026, 8:24 PMCarroll thanks public for support over sexual assault
Former England striker Andy Carroll thanks the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
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