
Former England striker Andy Carroll will face a critical court hearing on Tuesday, 30 December, after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order — a case that carries the potential of a prison sentence of up to five years.
The 36-year-old footballer, once one of the Premier League's most recognisable forwards following a string of high-profile transfers, is due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court as the legal battle enters a decisive phase, placing his future firmly under the spotlight.