Ex-England and Liverpool footballer Andy Carroll faces trial next year ‘after breaching non-molestation order by repeatedly calling TOWIE star ex-wife Billi Mucklow’
Ex-England and Liverpool Footballer Andy Carroll Set for 2025 Trial Over Non-Molestation Order Breach
Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll will face a court trial in 2025 after being accused of repeatedly contacting his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, a star of the reality TV show TOWIE, without a valid reason. The charges stem from an incident on March 11, 2025, according to prosecutors.
Court Proceedings and Adjournment
Carroll was arrested at Stansted Airport on April 27, 2024, following alleged violations of a non-molestation order. The court injunction, established by the Family Court at Chelmsford Justice Centre on October 10, 2024, was meant to prevent him from engaging with Mucklow.
Judge Chris Morgan stated: ‘I’m going to fix the trial for two days on January 18 next year.’
During a hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, the judge noted Carroll’s absence, speculating: ‘For all we know, he could be in France or Dubai—no one’s certain.’ The court had initially planned to hear formal pleas on Tuesday, but the proceedings were delayed after the prosecution informed the judge that Carroll’s legal team believed the hearing was scheduled for the following day.
Recent Court Appearance and Legal Status
Carroll last appeared in court on February 4, 2025, using crutches after undergoing surgery for a fracture and ligament injury. He indicated he would plead not guilty to breaching the non-molestation order. However, he missed a scheduled hearing on March 3, 2025, prompting further legal action.
Marriage and Divorce Background
The couple, who wed in 2022, separated in July 2024 after a contentious two-year relationship. Divorce proceedings were initiated in September 2024, and they share three children: sons Arlo and Wolf, and daughter Marve. Mucklow previously starred in *The Only Way is Essex* from 2011 to 2013, returning briefly in 2018.
Current Relationship and Career
Carroll is now in a relationship with make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42, whom he met at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2024. The striker, based in Epping, Essex, was arrested shortly after landing in the UK from France at Stansted Airport last April. A police spokesperson confirmed: ‘A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order.’
‘A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on 27 April, and the alleged offenses relate to an incident in March this year.’
Carroll was questioned by officers at the airport and temporarily detained. A source told the *Sun* at the time of his arrest: ‘He was questioned and taken away after an issue was flagged to Border Force officers at passport control. It caused quite a kerfuffle with many passengers present.’
Professional History
The 36-year-old, who moved from Newcastle to Liverpool for a then Anfield record £35 million in 2011, earned nine England caps between 2010 and 2012. His career also included stints at West Ham, Reading, and West Brom. After returning to England from spells at French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux, he joined Dagenham and Redbridge in July 2024.
Possible Consequences
Breaching a non-molestation order can result in penalties ranging from fines to up to five years in prison, depending on the severity of the case. Carroll’s trial is now scheduled for early 2025, marking a pivotal moment in his personal and professional life.
