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 Star Andy Carroll Set for 2025 Trial Over Alleged Non-Molestation Breach

Former England and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll is set to stand trial in 2025, accused of violating a non-molestation order by repeatedly contacting his ex-wife, Billi Mucklow, a reality TV star. The case centers on allegations he made frequent calls to Ms. Mucklow without reasonable cause on March 11, 2025.

The court injunction, designed to prevent unwanted contact, was issued by the Family Court at Chelmsford Justice Centre on October 10, 2024. Carroll was arrested at Stansted Airport in April 2024 after allegedly breaching the order. His absence during a plea hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court led to the trial being rescheduled for two days in January 2025.

“I’m going to fix trial for two days on January 18 next year,” stated Judge Chris Morgan, commenting on Carroll’s whereabouts. He added, “For all we know he could be in France or Dubai, who knows?”

Prosecutor Leanne Hemming noted that Carroll’s legal team had expected the hearing to occur on March 4. The striker, who recently underwent surgery for a fractured limb and ligament damage, last appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on February 4, supported by crutches. He had previously missed a scheduled Chelmsford Crown Court session on March 3.

Carroll and Ms. Mucklow parted ways in July 2024 after a contentious two-year marriage, initiating divorce proceedings in September of that year. They share three children: sons Arlo and Wolf, and daughter Marve. Ms. Mucklow, known for her role on *The Only Way is Essex* from 2011 to 2013, briefly returned to the show in 2018.

Currently, the 36-year-old is dating make-up artist Lou Teasdale, 42, whom they reportedly met at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2024. Carroll’s career included a high-profile transfer from Newcastle to Liverpool for £35 million in 2011, earning nine England caps between 2010 and 2012. He also played for West Ham, Reading, and West Brom before joining Dagenham and Redbridge in July 2024.

Essex Police confirmed his arrest on April 27, 2024, following an incident in March 2025. A source shared details of the arrest: “He was questioned at passport control by Border Force officers and briefly detained. The situation caused some disruption due to the presence of other passengers.”

The potential consequences of breaching the non-molestation order range from fines to a maximum of five years in prison, depending on the severity of the case. Carroll’s trial, now scheduled for early 2025, marks the next phase in his legal battle with his former spouse.