A Premier League footballer was reportedly attacked by masked thugs with machetes in his own home, then tied up along with his partner.
A Premier League footballer was attacked by masked thugs with machetes in his own home, then tied up along with his terrified partner, The Sun reports.
The player — who The Sun chose not to name — was dragged around the house by the balaclava-clad raiders who smashed their way into his AUD$2.7 million property.
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The gang broke into the secluded mansion during the recent international fixture period believing he had travelled abroad. But the player had been released from the squad.
As he was watching his teammates on TV, four men smashed their way in through a glass door. His partner was taking a bath at the time.
Both were grabbed and tied up and the home was ransacked.
A source said: “It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. He was pretty brave and did his best, but he was outnumbered and they were pretty aggressive.”
The raiders made off with watches, jewellery and electrical items.
The robbery has sent shockwaves through his club and left officials deeply upset.
The source added: “The player lives a pretty low-profile life off the pitch, so he was shocked to be targeted. He doesn’t flash his wealth and enjoys being as normal as possible.”
Police said: “Entry was forced to the property and jewellery, along with other household items, were stolen. Inquiries are ongoing.”
Footballers are being targeted by burglary gangs dubbed “away day robbers”, as they raid their homes when they are playing matches.
But larger squads and complicated fixture lists have seen some stars’ properties burgled when they are at home.
In March, The Sun told how then Everton FC goalkeeper Robin Olsen and his terrified family were confronted by a balaclava-clad gang wielding machetes in Hale, Cheshire.
This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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