Police have closed their investigation into an alleged assault involving England fast bowler Brydon Carse, meaning no further action will be taken against him. On Sunday, 23 August, footage of Carse appeared on social media showing him in handcuffs and surrounded by police officers. This occurred in the early hours of that day, and it was later confirmed that Carse had been arrested and then released on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. The incident took place at a bar called Molly Malones in The Wardwick area of Derby. The police statement said a man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly and was then de-arrested after his details were taken by officers. No further action will be taken in the case of the alleged assault, as the victim was identified and spoken to, and the police found no grounds for continued investigation. Carse is now facing an internal review by the Cricket Regulator, which will assess whether his conduct warrants disciplinary action. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and Carse have both been contacted for comment, but no statements have been released so far. This incident is part of a series of alcohol-related controversies involving England players in recent months. After being removed from the England squad for the second Test against Pakistan, Test captain Joe Root expressed frustration with the ongoing issues and told his team he had made his feelings clear. Carse has continued to play for his county team, Durham, and has contributed to their recent success in winning the Division Two title of the Rothesay County Championship. However, he has been left out of several England squads, including the third Test against Pakistan and the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The ECB has stated that Carse remains available for selection but has not been picked due to the need for him to address the issues surrounding the Derby incident. ECB officials said it is important for Carse to take time to reflect and reset before returning to international cricket. England's white-ball coach, Brendon McCullum, has urged Carse to "get his house in order" before returning to international cricket. Carse did not play in Durham's recent game against Worcestershire, with the county stating he was "unwell." McCullum emphasized the importance of making good off-field decisions to be the best on the field. Meanwhile, Test captain Joe Root acknowledged that Carse was apologetic for his actions and expressed confidence that he would address the situation when he gets his next opportunity to play for England.