Andy Carroll Reveals Sexual Assault by Celebrity Mate in New Book Footballer Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by a celebrity mate in his new book Owning It, and shares support from male victims on Instagram. Footballer Andy Carroll, 37, has spoken out after revealing he was sexually assaulted by a celebrity mate several years ago. The striker, who now plays and coaches at Dagenham and Redbridge, shared the traumatic experience in his new book, Owning It, released on Thursday. On Saturday, Carroll posted on Instagram stories that he has been inundated with messages of support from male sex assault victims. Andy Carroll Shares His StoryIn his book, Carroll wrote that the assault occurred after a Newcastle United game. A celebrity mate of his former partner invited himself round to watch a boxing match. Carroll described feeling lightheaded after the man mixed drinks and suspected he might have been drugged.He wrote that he woke up to find the man attempting to give him oral sex. Carroll then physically removed him from the house and called the police. The attacker was later found guilty of sexual offences and sentenced to three years in prison. He was also placed on the Sex Offender Register and banned from entering the village where Carroll lived.Carroll described the court case as humiliating and horrendous. The case dragged on for two years, and only his partner and her family knew about it at the time. He said he started uncontrollably crying when police called to say the man had been found guilty.Support from Male VictimsOn Instagram, Carroll wrote that speaking about the assault has been incredibly hard. He said he is still navigating what he feels comfortable sharing publicly. Since speaking out, many men have messaged him about their own experiences, which he described as incredibly powerful.He emphasised that speaking out has to happen on our own terms. He said victims should decide how much they share, when they share it, and whether to name the person responsible. Naming a perpetrator can have consequences for the victim too, emotionally and personally. For Carroll, taking back control means telling his story in a way that feels right for him.Earlier on Saturday, Carroll returned to the pitch for Dagenham and Redbridge's National League South match against Hampton and Richmond Borough at the Chigwell Construction Stadium. Dagenham and Redbridge secured a 1-0 victory.Background and CareerAndy Carroll is a former Newcastle United and Liverpool striker. He has played for several clubs during his career and is now player-coach at Dagenham and Redbridge. He decided to include the assault in his book at the last minute after lengthy discussions with his publisher.Carroll wrote that he was sexually assaulted, saying it is scary to even think about. Only a few people knew about it before now. He also revealed that after speaking with his girlfriend, Lou Teasdale, 42, he decided that opening up about being assaulted would be worth it if it helped others.The attacker had denied the allegations, but was found guilty. Carroll's decision to speak out has sparked a conversation about male sexual assault victims and the importance of support. His Instagram post highlights the power of sharing experiences and the need for victims to control their own narratives.