England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault

Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be taken.Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no charges after an investigation into an alleged assault was closed by Derbyshire Police, the force has said.But the 31-year-old remains subject to a separate probe by the Cricket Regulator, the disciplinary arm of the English game, who will assess if he has a case to answer under their regulations.Carse was handcuffed by officers after a celebratory night 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, before being “de-arrested” after agreeing to depart.Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault in connection with the incident but have now decided no further action will be taken.In a statement on Friday, the force said: “An investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed.“Officers attended Molly Malones in the Wardwick, Derby, in the early hours of Sunday 23 August. A man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly...