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Derbyshire police probe alleged assault linked to Brydon Carse’s nightclub arrest, England bowler dropped from Test squad

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Derbyshire police have opened an investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in Derby city centre on the night England fast‑bowler Brydon Carse was arrested. Carse, who was filmed in handcuffs outside a nightclub, has been removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan. No arrests have been made and the police have not confirmed whether Carse was involved in the alleged assault. The Cricket Regulator is also conducting a separate inquiry.

Key points

  • Derbyshire police are investigating allegations of assault in Derby city centre following Carse’s arrest.
  • Carse was filmed in handcuffs after being detained on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly.
  • No arrests have been made and the investigation remains ongoing.
  • Carse has been dropped from England’s Test squad pending the outcome of the investigations.
  • The independent Cricket Regulator has launched its own separate inquiry into the incident.

What sources agree on

  • Derbyshire police confirmed they are investigating an alleged assault in Derby city centre.
  • Carse was seen in handcuffs after an arrest at a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday.
  • No arrests have been made and the police investigation is ongoing.
  • Carse has been removed from the England squad for the upcoming Test against Pakistan.
  • The Cricket Regulator is conducting a separate investigation into the matter.

Still unclear

  • It remains unclear whether Carse was directly involved in the alleged assault.
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  1. 01
    Sky SportsEurope
    Original headline

    Police investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse nightclub incident

    Author
    News desk
    Published
    2026-08-26 20:52 UTC
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  2. 02
    The GuardianEurope
    Original headline

    Derbyshire police investigating alleged assault in connection with Carse arrest

    Author
    Matt Hughes
    Published
    2026-08-26 19:36 UTC
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