Police are investigating an alleged assault in Derby city centre following a late-night incident involving England cricketer Brydon Carse outside a venue on Saturday.
Video footage shared online showed the fast bowler briefly in handcuffs. Police state:
“A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby city centre on Saturday night. However, the man was de-arrested shortly afterwards having agreed to leave the area.”
Assault investigation
The case has since escalated with Derbyshire Police confirming a wider inquiry. They said, “We are investigating allegations of an assault in Derby city centre. No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether Carse is directly linked to the alleged assault.
Dropped from squad
Following the incident, the England and Wales Cricket Board stood Carse down from the Test squad.
The Cricket Regulator is conducting an independent disciplinary investigation into his actions.
Captain’s reaction
England captain Joe Root voiced heavy frustration over the off-field distraction. Root told reporters, “If I’m being brutally honest, I’m really hacked off, really disappointed.”
He added, “I’ve spoken to Brydon – when I first found out, my first concern was him as a person. I don’t think I’m speaking out of turn by saying he’s very upset, he’s been very apologetic and understands his actions.”
