Derbyshire Police are investigating an alleged assault connected to the recent arrest of England bowler Brydon Carse outside a Derby nightclub.
The 31-year-old pace bowler was seen in handcuffs in footage that circulated online after being arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly following an incident at around 4am on Sunday. Police confirmed Carse was subsequently de-arrested after agreeing to leave the area.
Officers from Derbyshire Police have launched an investigation into allegations of an assault in Derby city centre, though no arrests have yet been made. Police have not stated whether Carse had any role in the alleged assault.
"We are investigating allegations of an assault in Derby city centre," police said in a statement. "No arrests have yet been made and the investigation is ongoing."
Nightclub Incident and Drop from Squad
Carse had been out in Derby celebrating Durham's County Championship victory over Derbyshire alongside former England captain Ben Stokes and seamer Matthew Potts. Durham County Cricket Club competes in the top division of the English domestic game, while Derbyshire is based at the County Ground in Derby.
Following the incident, Carse was dropped from the England squad for the second Test match against Pakistan, which begins today at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The decision leaves Carse among a growing list of England international players involved in alcohol-related incidents over the past 12 months.
Official Investigations and Team Reaction
The independent Cricket Regulator has launched a separate investigation into the events in Derby. The body operates independently to enforce disciplinary standards and integrity across professional cricket in England and Wales.
Current England captain Joe Root expressed frustration over the situation, declaring himself "really hacked off" by the latest drinking drama to engulf his side. Root told reporters that the team must now work hard to regain public trust.
The England and Wales Cricket Board, the governing body responsible for administrative and financial oversight of professional cricket in England, declined to comment on the ongoing investigations.
