Carroll charged with assault after incident in Newcastle nightclub

Published: 08 Feb 2010 - 11:29:14

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Charged: Magpies striker Carroll Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has been charged with assault following an incident at a city centre nightclub. The 21-year-old is accused of attacking another reveller inside the Blu Bambu, on Newcastle's Bigg Market, in December. Carroll, of Prestwick, Newcastle, will face magistrates in the city later this month. After Newcastle's relegation from the Premier League, Carroll has been a regular this season as the club looks to return to the top flight at the first attempt. The England Under 21 international has scored eight goals in 20 matches for top-of-the-table Newcastle this season. A Northumbria Police spokesman said: 'Andrew Carroll, 21, of Prestwick, Newcastle, has today been charged with assault. 'This follows an incident at Newcastle's Blu Bambu nightclub in the early hours of December 7 2009. 'He will appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on February 25.'  Newcastle 5 Cardiff 1: Carroll at the double, as Chopra fails to end hoodoo THE LIST: Sportsmail's top 50 FA Cup matches of all time - Nos 50-41Chelsea endured 'difficult week' following John Terry scandal, admits Arsenal slayer Didier DrogbaDropped Beckham's hopes of starting emotional clash against United in doubt    

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