Brydon Carse cleared after police drop assault investigation

Brydon Carse, the England fast bowler, will face no criminal charges after Derbyshire police dropped an investigation into an alleged assault that occurred in the city centre last month. Carse was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly during a night out with Durham teammates following a County Championship victory over Derbyshire, but the police concluded that there was insufficient evidence to proceed.

The incident came just weeks after Carse was omitted from the England squad for the 3‑0 Test series against Pakistan, a decision that many linked to his off‑field conduct. With the criminal case closed, the England and Wales Cricket Board will now determine whether any disciplinary action is warranted under its code of conduct.