Andy Carroll faces trial for breaching non-molestation order against ex-wife Billi Mucklow
Former England footballer Andy Carroll arriving at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court
Former England footballer Andy Carroll arriving at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court
Former England footballer Andy Carroll faces trial after indicating a not guilty plea to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife. The former and striker 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.
He was alleged to have breached a non-molestation order, having 'repeatedly called' his ex-wife Billi Mucklow on March 11 2025 'without reasonable excuse'. Carroll was then arrested on April 27, after allegedly breaching the order that was put in place on October 10 2024.
The pair, who share three children together, split in July 2024 after a turbulent two-year marriage. They kicked off divorce proceedings in September last year.
Wearing a green coat and using crutches with a foot brace on his left foot, Carroll spoke to the court 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.
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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.”
Andy Carroll entered court on crutches and a walking boot
Andy Carroll and ex-wife Billi Mucklow (
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A statement from last month read: “A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order.
"Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March. He is due to appear at Chelmsford magistrates’ court on December 30.”
A non-molestation order is an injunction issued by a civil court, usually aimed at preventing a person from approaching, contacting, or being near another individual, their address, or both.
People who breach one, depending on the circumstances, can face criminal action resulting in a jail term of up to five years.
Andy Carroll and Lou Teasdale (
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Following his split from Mucklow, Carroll announced his relationship with current girlfriend Lou Teasdale. The pair have also endured a rocky relationship, with it being claimed that they had split following a holiday.
But Carroll took to social media to confirm that they were still going strong. He recently shared a video alongside Teasdale after undergoing surgery.
Alongside the video, he wrote: "Through the ups and downs my person will always be there for me. I’ll be back with the @daggersfcofficial as soon as I can, the surgery on my fracture and ligaments went well with the best guy in the business Rhys Thomas. Thank you."