Footballer Andy Carroll faces trial over alleged breach of non-molestation orderBy Sam Hall, Press AssociationFormer England footballer Andy Carroll faces trial after indicating a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order. The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker indicated the plea at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Andy Carroll was using crutches and had a foot brace on for his court appearance (Yui Mok /PA) Photo by Yui MokWearing a green coat and using crutches with a foot brace on his left foot, Carroll spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth at the brief hearing. Asked if he would like to be tried in a magistrates or crown court, Carroll said: “Crown please.”District Judge Roy Brown bailed Carroll and he will next appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4th. The judge told Carroll: “Your next appearance at court will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4th for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Source: Irish Independent February 04, 2026 18:14 UTC