Chelmsford magistrates

National League South: Former England international Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order. If found guilty and convicted, Carroll will probably face a jail term of five years.

The 36-year-old Carroll was arrested in April in connection with an alleged incident that took place in March and is scheduled to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on December 30.

Essex Police confirmed the charge in a statement, saying: "A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27, and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March. He is due to appear at Chelmsford magistrates' court on December 30."