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Former Liverpool and Newcastle forward Andy Carroll is set to face trial for allegedly violating a non-molestation order related to his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, known from The Only Way is Essex.
The former England international, currently playing for Dagenham and Redbridge in the National League South, appeared in court today. He is charged with ‘repeatedly calling’ Ms. Mucklow ‘without reasonable excuse’ on March 11, 2025.
Carroll’s arrest took place on April 27 last year, following allegations that he breached a non-molestation order issued by the Family Court at Chelmsford Justice Centre on October 10, 2024.
Over the weekend, Carroll disclosed that he had undergone surgery for a fracture and ligament issues. On Wednesday morning, he arrived at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court using crutches and wearing a walking boot on his left foot.
Wearing a long khaki coat, Carroll limped into the courtroom. When a court clerk offered him the option to sit, he responded, “I’m okay, I’ll stand.”
The striker, of Hackney, east London, spoke to confirm his name, date of birth and elected to have his case heard at a crown court over a magistrates. He indicated he would plead not guilty and was placed on conditional bail.
Deputy District Judge Roy Brown scheduled a plea and trial preparation hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court for March 4, telling Carroll: ‘On that occasion you will be asked to enter a plea, if it remains a not guilty plea then arrangements will be made for a trial.’
Carroll split from Ms Mucklow in July 2024 after a turbulent two-year marriage and they began divorce proceedings last September. They have three children together: sons Arlo and Wolf, and daughter Marve.
Former Liverpool and Newcastle striker Andy Carroll arrived at court in crutches after undergoing surgeryÂ
Andy Carroll (left) is accused of breaching a non-molesation order against his ex-wife Billi Mucklow (right)Â
Carroll earned nine England caps during his career. He is pictured playing for the Three Lions during the Euro quarter-final match against Italy in 2012
He is currently dating make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42, after they reportedly met at Glastonbury festival last June.Â
Carroll was reportedly pounced on by police shortly after landing in the UK from France at Stansted Airport last April.
A spokesman for Essex Police previously said: ‘A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
‘Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on 27 April and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March this year.’
Carroll was questioned by officers and held for a short period, a source told the Sun at the time of his arrest.Â
‘It seemed as if an issue was flagged up to the Border Force officers at passport control at Stansted, which led to police being called. He was questioned then taken away,’ they said.
‘It caused quite a kerfuffle as there were lots of other passengers around where he was arrested.’
Carroll earned nine caps for England between 2010 and 2012 and scored a memorable towering header against Sweden in a Euro 2012 group stage win.
Ex-Premier League footballer Andy Carroll who moved from Newcastle to Liverpool for a then Anfield record of £35m in 2011
Carroll is currently dating make-up artist Lou Teasdale (pictured together), 42, after parting ways with Ms Mucklow in 2024
Former England footballer Andy Carroll leaving Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court, Essex
He moved from Newcastle to Liverpool for a then Anfield record of £35million in 2011.
Carroll also played for West Ham, Reading and West Brom.
The striker joined Dagenham and Redbridge last July after returning to England following spells at French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux.