Andy Carroll arrived at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this Wednesday morning using crutches and wearing a walking boot, having disclosed that he underwent an operation on a fracture and ligament damage over the weekend.
The 36-year-old former England international, who currently turns out for National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge, faces a charge of breaching a non-molestation order.
The striker, who resides in Epping, Essex, is expected to enter his pleas during a short hearing today.
Carroll was taken into custody on April 27 last year in connection with an alleged incident that occurred the previous month.
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Andy Carroll arrived at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court this Wednesday morning using crutches and wearing a walking boot
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The former Newcastle and Liverpool frontman was reportedly apprehended by police shortly after touching down at Stansted Airport from France last April.
An Essex Police spokesman previously said: "A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order."
The force added: "Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March this year."
According to reports at the time, officers questioned Carroll and detained him briefly following his arrival at the Essex airport.
Andy Carroll faces a charge of breaching a non-molestation order
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Andy Carroll arrives at court as former England star faces charge of breaching non-molestation orderA non-molestation order is a court injunction in the UK, typically issued to prevent an individual from contacting another person.
Those found guilty of breaching such an order can face penalties ranging from a fine to imprisonment of up to five years in the most serious cases.
Carroll represented England on nine occasions between 2010 and 201.
At Newcastle, he netted 31 goals in 80 apps during his first spell and helped the club gain promotion in 2010.
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His career took him to West Ham, where he spent seven years across two spells, becoming a fan favourite for his aerial prowess.
The England striker also spent Reading and West Brom before stints abroad with French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux.
The striker signed for Dagenham and Redbridge last July upon his return to English football.
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