Derbyshire Police drop investigation into assault allegations involving Brydon Carse
England fast bowler Brydon Carse will face no further action from Derbyshire Police after an investigation into an alleged assault in Derby was dropped. The case, connected to an incident on August 23, will now be reviewed by the Cricket Regulator, with Carse having previously been dropped from England’s squad for the second Test against Pakistan. He has played 14 Tests for England and 44 white-ball matches.

Key facts
- 01Brydon Carse, England fast bowler, was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in Derby on Sunday, 23 August, and was de-arrested after his details were taken.
- 02Derbyshire Police said the investigation into reports of an assault in Derby city centre has been closed.
- 03Carse will be subject to an investigation by the Cricket Regulator; the regulator has not commented.
- 04Carse has not played for England since being dropped from the second Test against Pakistan; he was omitted from the Sri Lanka white-ball series but remained available for selection.
- 05He has 14 Test caps and 44 white-ball matches for England.
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- Carse assault investigation dropped by police · BBC Sport