Andy Carroll in court over alleged contact with ex

Former England striker Andy Carroll has appeared before a judge to face a second charge of breaching a non-molestation order against his ex-wife. The 37-year-old, who previously played for Newcastle United, Liverpool and West Ham, is accused of contacting Billi Mucklow in Epping, Essex, in August 2025. He has already denied making repeated mobile phone and FaceTime Audio calls to Mucklow in March of that year. Carroll also pleaded not guilty to the most recent offence and is due to stand trial at Chelmsford Crown Court in January. He appeared at the latest hearing via video link. Carroll and Mucklow, a TV personality who has featured on The Only Way is Essex, separated in 2024. Court documents show a non-molestation order, which typically prevents a person communicating with someone else, was made against Carroll in October 2024. The footballer denied the first offence when he appeared at court in March. Releasing Carroll on bail ahead of his trial, Judge Mary Loram KC said earlier: "It's really important that you keep in contact with your solicitors." Carroll is a player and co-owner at National League South side Dagenham and Redbridge, having signed in summer 2025 after a spell playing in France. He scored twice in nine games for England between 2010 and 2012, including against Sweden at Euro 2012. The punishment for breaching such a non-molestation order ranges from a fine to up to five years in prison for the most serious cases. Do you have a story suggestion for Essex? Contact us below. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds , Facebook , Instagram and X . Related internet links HM Courts & Tribunals Service