Pictures have emerged of police outside of Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton's home following reports of intruders this weekend.
Police attended the footballer's mansion on Runnymede Road in affluent neighbourhood Darras Hall, Ponteland shortly after 7:30pm last night following reports of intruders.
Officers have now been stationed outside his home after the midfielder's security on his phone reported three male intruders as the Magpies lost 3-2 to Manchester City at Newcastle's St James' Park.
His family, including his three children, were not in the home at the time.
But, by the time officers arrived at the property, the intruders had fled the scene.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “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.
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“Thankfully the homeowner was not home but had received a security alert on their phone and immediately reported concerns to police.
“Police were deployed to the scene however, those alleged to be involved had fled the scene.
“Enquires remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact us via 101, or the ‘Report’ pages of our website, quoting log NP-20240113-0835.”
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