"He did something terrible while I was asleep..." 6-foot-4 English international beats up male sexual harasser... Perpetrator is acquaintance of ex-girlfriend, 'shocking'

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Former England national team striker Andy Carroll (36), who confessed to being sexually harassed by a man, expressed gratitude for the public's support.

The UK's BBC reported on the 13th (Korean time) that "Carroll appeared on a podcast and revealed the full details of the horrific incident along with his feelings about the public's support."

The incident occurred in 2021 at Carroll's home while he was playing for Newcastle United. The perpetrator was an acquaintance of Carroll's ex-partner, who was not home at the time. The perpetrator was sentenced to 20 months in prison on sexual offense charges in 2023.

Carroll recently revealed the perpetrator's name in an interview with the UK's 'The Sun,' identifying him as TV dance instructor Kevin Adams, who appeared on the 2002 BBC program 'Fame Academy.' Adams has not issued any statement since being named by Carroll.

Through his autobiography 'Owning It,' Carroll provided specific details about the victimization. The crime took place while he was asleep. Upon waking, Carroll chased the perpetrator out of the house. When the perpetrator tried to re-enter, Carroll beat him unconscious.

Carroll recalled the moment he testified in court as "humiliating, shameful, and horrific." He further stated, "This incident has been eating away at me for a long time. It is a wound I will never overcome," expressing his trauma.

However, Carroll recently appeared on the 'Football Uncensored' podcast and revealed that the public's comfort had been a great source of strength. He said, "As soon as I made the facts public, an enormous amount of support poured in," adding with regret, "If I had spoken up five years ago when the incident occurred, I might have already overcome the wound."

He then emphasized, "I am satisfied with who I am now and how I handle things. My partner, family, friends, and the public are supporting me."

Meanwhile, Carroll, who played for clubs such as Liverpool and West Ham, is currently active as a player and co-owner of Dagenham, a team in the England National League South (sixth tier).

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