England fast bowler Brydon Carse will not face any further action following the conclusion of a police investigation into an alleged assault in Derby last month. The investigation was officially dropped, as confirmed by Derbyshire Police, which stated that the inquiry into the incident has been closed.
On Sunday, 23 August, footage surfaced on social media showing Carse in handcuffs and surrounded by police. Initially, he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly but was later de-arrested after providing his details to the officers.
Following the incident, Carse was removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan. The police confirmed they were looking into allegations of assault that occurred in Derby city centre, specifically at Molly Malones in The Wardwick.
In their statement, Derbyshire Police noted that officers had attended the scene early on the morning of the incident. They clarified that a man was arrested but subsequently released without charge.
While the police investigation has concluded, Carse will now be subject to scrutiny from the Cricket Regulator, which has yet to comment on the matter. Both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Carse have been approached for further comments regarding the situation.
This incident adds to a series of late-night alcohol-related controversies involving the England men’s cricket team over the past year. Following Carse’s removal from the squad, Test captain Joe Root expressed his frustration, stating he had addressed the team to convey his feelings about the situation.
Despite the controversy, Carse has continued to play for his county, Durham, although he was excluded from the England squads for the third Test against Pakistan and the subsequent white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The ECB confirmed that while Carse is available for selection, he has not been included in the squad for the Sri Lanka series.
The ECB emphasized the importance of Carse taking time to address the issues that led to the Derby incident, stating that this decision does not affect the outcome of any ongoing investigations. Earlier this week, England’s white-ball coach Brendon McCullum remarked that Carse needs to “get his house in order” before making a return to international cricket.
Carse was also absent from Durham’s recent match against Worcestershire, with the county citing that he was “unwell.”
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