Andy Carroll: Former England striker thanks public for support over sexual assault
Former England striker Andy Carroll has publicly thanked the public for their support after sharing his experience as a victim of sexual assault. Carroll, who was assaulted in 2021, hopes his openness will help others and aid his own healing process.
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The story brings attention to the issue of male sexual assault and the importance of public discourse in breaking stigmas.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Gateshead-born Andy Carroll scored 34 goals across two spells with Newcastle
Former England striker Andy Carroll has thanked the public for their support after speaking publicly about being sexually assaulted by a man.
Carroll, 36, feared he would never fully recover from the trauma of the incident, which happened at his home in 2021 during a second spell at Newcastle United.
The perpetrator, a friend of Carroll's former partner who was away at the time, was jailed for 20 months in 2023 after being convicted of sexual offences.
Carroll identified the man as television dance coach Kevin Adams in an interview with the Sun. Adams appeared on the BBC series Fame Academy in 2002.
Speaking to the Football Uncensored podcast, Carroll said the response to going public with his experience had been overwhelming.
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