13 Dec 2010

Carroll charges dropped

Newcastle - The Crown Prosecution Service says an assault charge against England and Newcastle forward Andy Carroll has been dropped.

The 21-year-old Carroll was arrested in October and ordered by a court to live in the family home of Newcastle team-mate Kevin Nolan following an allegation he assaulted an ex-girlfriend.

The CPS, a government department responsible for prosecuting those charged with an offense, says it isn't proceeding with the case against Carroll because there is "no longer a realistic prospect of conviction."

Carroll is the joint-second leading scorer in the Premiership this season with 10 goals. He made his England debut last month in a friendly against France at Wembley.

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