Former Newcastle and Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has offered a glimpse into his Christmas celebrations with Lou Teasdale, despite facing charges for allegedly breaching a non-molestation order following an airport arrest.

The 36-year-old footballer shared festive highlights on Instagram with his 42-year-old girlfriend and family on Saturday, shortly after news broke about his legal troubles stemming from an incident in March, which led to his arrest in April.

Despite the controversy, Carroll’s recent social media post showed no signs of turmoil. The images depicted a joyful Christmas Day spent with Lou, capturing affectionate moments between the couple.

Carroll and Teasdale, who began their relationship late last year, appeared every bit the happy couple. The duo donned festive gear, posing cozily by a Christmas tree.

Teasdale sported an Adidas Originals top paired with a paper crown, while Carroll opted for a casual look in a green knitted T-shirt and a festive red Santa hat.

Lou was wearing an Adidas Originals top and paper crown, while Andy was sporting a green knit T-shirt with a red santa hat. 

Andy Carroll has shared an insight into his Christmas with Lou Teasdale after being charged with breaching a non-molestation order after being arrested at an airport

The former Newcastle and Liverpool striker, 36, posted highlights from the festive season with his girlfriend, 42, and the rest of his family on Instagram on Saturday

Other photographs showed the couple catching a football game, with Lou tucking into a king sized Pot Noodle while watching the match.

Elsewhere the couple posed for a fun snap in a supermarket camera and huddled around the table for Christmas dinner in another.

Andy captioned the carousel of photos: ‘Christmas Carroll’s’. 

Andy is currently dating make-up artist Lou after parting ways with his estranged wife Billi Mucklow in 2024.

Andy split from his TOWIE star ex Billi, 37, in July last year after a turbulent two year marriage. They began divorce proceedings in September this year. 

Just weeks after their split, he went public with Lou, having reportedly met at Glastonbury in June the same year.

The selection of photos come after Andy was reportedly pounced on by police shortly after landing in the UK from France at Stansted Airport.

He was questioned by officers and held for a short period, a source told the Sun at the time of his arrest.

Other photographs showed the couple catching a football game, with Lou tucking into a king sized Pot Noodle while watching the match

The photos offered an insight into Andy and Lou’s Christmas together

They pulled tongues at the camera whiel posing for this photo

Elsewhere the couple posed for a fun snap in a supermarket camera

Andy also shared a photograph of Lou playing a game

They were huddled around the table for Christmas dinner in another snap

‘It seemed as if an issue was flagged up to the Border Force officers at passport control at Stansted, which led to police being called. He was questioned then taken away,’ they said. 

‘It caused quite a kerfuffle as there were lots of other passengers around where he was arrested.’

Essex Police told the newspaper: ‘A man has been charged with breaching a non-molestation order. 

‘Andrew Carroll, 36, of Epping, was arrested on April 27 and the alleged offences relate to an incident in March. 

‘He is due to appear at Chelmsford magistrates’ court on December 30.’ 

Carroll, who earned nine England caps during his career, is currently playing for non-league side Dagenham and Redbridge.

The striker joined the National League South side in the summer, after returning to England following spells at French clubs Amiens and Bordeaux.

Andy earned nine England caps during his career. He is pictured playing for the Three Lions during the Euro quarter-final match against Italy in 2012