Former Liverpool and England Striker Andy Carroll Faces Possible Prison Sentence Over Stalking Case
Former Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is facing the possibility of a five-year prison sentence following serious allegations of stalking, according to reports. The 36-year-old footballer is said to be under investigation after allegedly breaching court-imposed bail conditions linked to an ongoing criminal case.
As reported by News.Az, citing The Telegraph, Carroll was previously arrested at a London airport on suspicion of attempted rape. He was later released on bail until February 2026, with strict conditions attached — including a prohibition on contacting the alleged victim. However, it is claimed that Carroll continued to maintain contact, potentially violating the terms of his release.
The former striker is now due to appear before Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on December 30, where the court will assess whether he breached the injunction. If found guilty of stalking-related offences, Carroll could face a custodial sentence of up to five years under UK law.
Carroll enjoyed a high-profile football career, playing for clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle United, as well as earning caps for the England national team. Earlier this year, he returned to English football, joining non-league side Dagenham & Redbridge after leaving French club Bordeaux.
The case remains ongoing, and Carroll has not been convicted of any offence at this stage.
