Article by Romeo Ene – Published Sunday, December 28, 2025 6:10 p.m. / Updated Sunday, December 28, 2025 6:22 p.m.
Andy Carroll (36 years old), the former striker registered in the past with formations such as Newcastle, Liverpool or West Hamfaces up to five years in prison after being charged with violating a restraining order.
He will have to appear in court on December 30. The act for which he is being investigated would have taken place in March 2025.
Carroll was arrested in April at Stansted Airport (UK), a month after he allegedly committed a crime.
Andy Carroll faces 5 years in prison
Essex Police issued a statement regarding Carroll's situation.
“A man has been charged with breaching a restraining order. Andrew Carroll, 36, from Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offenses relate to an incident in March. He is due to appear before Chelmsford magistrates on December 30.”
A restraining order is a court order that prohibits you from contacting or approaching a person, and breaking it is a criminal offence.
Carroll's violation can be up to 5 years in prison, depending on the severity of the offense and the court's decision.
Andy Carroll, when he wore the Liverpool shirt (2011) // PHOTO: Getty Images
It is not the first incident in which the footballer is involved. Last month, Carroll was fined £1,000 after he was caught filming an anti-immigration demonstration on his phone while driving.
Andy Carroll currently plays for Dagenham & Redbridge in the English sixth division. Carroll also won the League Cup with Liverpool in 2012.
Dagenham & Redbridge are 15th with 30 points from 23 games.
The teams Carroll played for and the forward's career numbers
20 million eurosit was Andy Carroll's highest in 2011
