Derbyshire Police stated they have been investigating an alleged assault however have now determined no additional motion will likely be taken.
Revealed On 18 Sep 2026
England quick bowler Brydon Carse will face no fees after an investigation into an alleged assault was closed by Derbyshire Police, the power has stated.
However the 31-year-old stays topic to a separate probe by the Cricket Regulator, the disciplinary arm of the English sport, who will assess if he has a case to reply underneath their rules.
Carse was handcuffed by officers after a celebratory night time out with Durham teammates on August 23 in Derby, central England, and it was later confirmed he had been arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly, earlier than being “de-arrested” after agreeing to depart.
Derbyshire Police stated they have been investigating an alleged assault in reference to the incident however have now determined no additional motion will likely be taken.
In a press release on Friday, the power stated: “An investigation into studies of an assault in Derby metropolis centre has been closed.
“Officers attended Molly Malones within the Wardwick, Derby, within the early hours of Sunday 23 August. A person was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his particulars have been taken by officers.”
Subsequent enquiries have been made pursuing the allegations of an assault however, after the alleged sufferer was recognized and spoken to, no additional motion was taken, police stated.
Movies of Carse’s arrest have been launched on social media, with Carse seen speaking to Durham teammate Matthew Potts, whereas former England captain Ben Stokes – who additionally performs for northeast county Durham – was pictured within the background.
Carse, who has taken 58 wickets in 14 Checks at a shade greater than 30 apiece, has continued enjoying for Durham because the episode befell, serving to the facet win the Second Division title within the first-class County Championship.
However he has been neglected by England.
Carse was instantly faraway from the squad earlier than the second Check towards Pakistan, then ignored of the ultimate match too, having not been chosen on cricketing grounds for the opening encounter of a collection the place England whitewashed the vacationers 3-0.
Whereas formally obtainable for choice for the continuing white-ball collection towards Sri Lanka, he was once more omitted.
England’s limited-overs head coach Brendon McCullum, talking earlier this week, reminded his facet of their off-field duties, including: “I’ve spoken to Carsey loads and it’s the identical message – it’s essential to make good selections off the sector that permit you to have the ability to be the most effective model of your self.
“So far as Carsey is anxious, it’s a superb probability for him now to get his home so as after which push for choice for the following alternative that arises.”
Carse’s arrest was the newest in a collection of alcohol-fuelled controversies which have dogged England since their disastrous tour of New Zealand and Australia on the finish of final yr.
Check captain Joe Root, talking earlier than the Lord’s Check, stated he was “hacked off” by the rising record of drink-related incidents involving England cricketers.
Turning to Carse, he stated, “I don’t assume I’m talking out of flip in saying he’s very upset, very apologetic and understands his actions. I’m positive when he will get his probability, he’ll say that himself.”
