Former England footballer Andy Carroll has pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow. According to multiple reports, Carroll is accused of repeatedly calling Ms. Mucklow without reasonable excuse in March last year.
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Former England footballer Andy Carroll pleaded not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife Billi Mucklow. He is accused of repeatedly calling her without reasonable excuse and will stand trial on January 18, 2027.
- Andy Carroll pleads not guilty to breaching non-molestation order
- Trial date set for January 18, 2027 at Chelmsford Crown Court
- Carroll accused of repeatedly calling ex-wife Billi Mucklow in March 2025
- Carroll appeared via video link from inside a parked car during the hearing
- The former Liverpool and England striker currently plays for Dagenham & Redbridge
The 37-year-old former Liverpool and England striker appeared at Chelmsford Crown Court via video link on Wednesday, where he formally entered his plea. The trial date was set for January 18, 2027. Carroll did not attend the initial hearing on Tuesday due to a mix-up regarding the dates.
Carroll, who currently plays for National League South club Dagenham & Redbridge, began his professional career with Newcastle United before transferring to Liverpool for £35 million in 2011. He has also played for West Ham, Reading, and West Brom among other teams. Carroll scored twice in nine matches for England between 2010 and 2012.
During the hearing, Judge Mary Loram KC warned Carroll about the importance of attending his trial and maintaining contact with his solicitors. The judge granted Carroll bail at the end of the hearing.
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