Former Newcastle, Liverpool, and England striker Andy Carroll has revealed that he was sexually assaulted by a male celebrity in 2021. In his autobiography Owning It, Carroll discusses the traumatic experience, admitting it was difficult to include. He emphasizes the importance of sharing his story to help others.
Carroll recounts how his attacker, a celebrity friend of his former partner, invited himself over to watch a boxing match. He awoke to find the man attempting to assault him, leading to a confrontation where Carroll knocked the assailant unconscious before calling the police.
He expresses that discussing the incident is challenging, but important for his healing process. By openly acknowledging the trauma, he hopes to regain control over his experience rather than letting it control him.
