Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

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West Ham United’s former striker Andy Carroll has shared that he was a victim of sexual assault in 2021. The former England international revealed the details of the incident involving another man during a period later in his playing career. Following the assault, the individual responsible was prosecuted and has subsequently been sentenced to three years in prison. This personal disclosure from the former Hammers forward follows the conclusion of legal proceedings against his attacker. Carroll’s revelation provides insight into a significant private matter that occurred while the veteran footballer was continuing his professional duties, marking a difficult period for the player away from the pitch.