Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident

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Updated 27.8.2026

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Aug 27, 2026

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Al JazeeraAug 27

Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident

Derbyshire Police are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre following an incident over the weekend. England fast bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub but was later de-arrested after agreeing to leave the scene. It remains unclear whether Carse had any role in the alleged assault. As a result of the incident, Carse was dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan, and the Cricket Regulator has initiated its own investigation. The England and Wales Cricket Board has not yet commented publicly.

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Derbyshire Police are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre.

— Derbyshire Police

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It is unclear whether Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.

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Carse was dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan after the Cricket Regulator initiated an investigation.

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Brydon Carse was de-arrested shortly afterwards, having agreed to leave the area.

— Derbyshire Police

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England cricketer Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub and arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.

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Aug 25, 2026

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Al JazeeraAug 25

Root ‘hacked off’ by England cricket team after police handcuff Carse

England captain Joe Root expressed frustration after fast bowler Brydon Carse was dropped for the second Test against Pakistan due to an off-field incident. Videos circulated on social media appearing to show Carse being led away by police in handcuffs following an event at a Derby nightclub on Saturday. This incident marks the latest in a series of alcohol-related controversies to affect the England team. Root stated his disappointment that the team's recent performance was overshadowed by this unrelated matter. Carse has been referred to the Cricket Regulator.

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Joe Root expressed frustration that the team's winning return has been overshadowed by an off-field incident involving Brydon Carse.

— Joe Root

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England thrashed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in the first Test under Joe Root's captaincy.

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Brydon Carse has been dropped by England for the second Test against Pakistan after videos appeared to show him being led away by police in handcuffs.

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This incident is the latest in a series of alcohol-fuelled controversies that have affected the England team.

Aug 24, 2026

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Al JazeeraAug 24

England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident

England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been removed from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan while an investigation takes place into an incident at a club in Derby on Saturday night. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed that the Cricket Regulator will investigate the events. Carse will not be available for selection until the investigation is complete and the full facts are obtained. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show Carse being spoken to by police officers outside a venue, though reports indicate he was not arrested and no charges were brought. Sonny Baker will replace Carse in the squad. This investigation follows recent scrutiny of player conduct by the Cricket Regulator.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 24

English cricket investigates reported nightclub incident involving test bowler Brydon Carse

England's cricket authorities are investigating an incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse, who is part of the test squad for an upcoming match against Pakistan. Videos circulating on social media appear to show Carse in handcuffs being led away by police from a nightclub in Derby on Saturday night, following his team Durham's County Championship victory. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed they are aware of the reported incident and are investigating, with no further update provided at this time. Carse has not yet been removed from the England squad for the second test. This investigation follows a similar nightclub incident in June involving Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson.

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England fast bowler Brydon Carse has been dropped from the squad for the second Test against Pakistan amid an investigation into an incident.

— England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

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The Cricket Regulator will investigate events on Saturday night in Derby.

— England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

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Brydon Carse will no longer be available for selection for the second men’s test while this investigation is ongoing.

— England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)

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England's cricket authorities are investigating a reported nightclub incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse.

— England and Wales Cricket Board

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Carse hasn’t yet been removed from the England squad for the second test starting Thursday at Lord’s.

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