Former West Bromwich Albion footballer faces a trial over an alleged breach of a non-molestation order
A former West Bromwich Albion footballer is facing a trial over an alleged breach of a non-molestation order
Former England footballer Andy Carroll, whose previous clubs include West Bromwich Albion, faces trial after indicating a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order.
The striker, who has also played for Newcastle and Liverpool, indicated the plea at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old, who currently plays for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge, played nine matches for England between 2010 and 2012, scoring twice, including one goal at Euro 2012.
Wearing 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 4.
The judge told Carroll: “Your next appearance at court will be at Chelmsford Crown Court on March 4 for a plea and trial preparation hearing.
“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.”
Asked if he would like to sit rather than stand by a court clerk, Carroll said: “I’m ok, I’ll stand.”
Carroll began his professional career with Newcastle United before transferring to Liverpool for £35 million in 2011, later playing for West Ham, Reading and West Brom among other teams.
