Newcastle United's Joelinton has develop into the most recent footballer to be focused by burglars.

"Three men" entered his residence as he watched his staff play Manchester City within the Premier League at St James' Park on Saturday night, the Brazilian midfielder informed Northumbria Police.

He "immediately" reported his considerations after getting an alert on his telephone, the drive mentioned.

Officers had been despatched to the property on Runnymede Road in Darras Hall, northwest of Newcastle, after being known as shortly earlier than 7.30pm.

Those "alleged to be involved" had fled, police added.

Shortly earlier than the flip of the yr, burglars reportedly made off with £1m worth of jewellery and watches after raiding the house of Man City and England midfielder Jack Grealish.

Thieves focused his Cheshire mansion as he performed for the Premier League champions at Everton's Goodison Park in Liverpool.

Members of Grealish's household and his fiancee, Sasha Atwood, had been watching the televised match on the property after they heard a disturbance, The Sun newspaper reported.

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Joelinton is presently sidelined with a thigh damage which is predicted to maintain him out till subsequent month.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson mentioned: "Shortly before 7.30pm yesterday (Saturday) police received a call from a concerned homeowner who reported that three men were inside their home on Runnymede Road in Darras Hall.

"Thankfully the house owner was not residence however had acquired a safety alert on their telephone and instantly reported considerations to police.

"Police were deployed to the scene. However, those alleged to be involved had fled.

"Enquiries stay ongoing."