Overview
- Carroll disclosed this week in his 2026 autobiography that he was sexually assaulted at his home in 2021 while he was sleeping.
- He says the assailant was a friend of his then-partner who stayed overnight after a boxing match and that Carroll ejected the man, left him unconscious when he tried to return, and then called the police.
- Carroll testified at the subsequent criminal trial and the defendant was convicted, sentenced to three years in prison and placed on the sex offenders register.
- He describes giving evidence as 'humiliating, embarrassing and absolutely horrible' and says the episode continues to affect his mental health and his ability to concentrate on football.
- Carroll says he added the account to his book at the last minute after discussing it with partner Lou Teasdale and that he hopes speaking out will help other survivors; he now plays for and is co-owner of Dagenham & Redbridge.