Tottenham defender’s family held at knifepoint during a burglary which took place whilst he was on Champions League duty.
Thankfully, Jan Vertonghen’s relatives escaped unhurt with police confirming the men, who were wearing balaclavas, forced their way inside the north London address and stole a number of items before leaving.
The incident happened on Tuesday the 10th of March while the Premier League player was in Germany in the last 16 second leg tie against RB Leipzig. He found out during the game.
A Tottenham spokesperson said: “We have been supporting Jan and his family through this terribly traumatic time.”
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A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “Police were called to a residential address in NW3 at 7.49pm on 10 March to a report of a burglary.
“Officers attended. It was reported four men wearing balaclavas, armed with knives, had forced entry to the property and stolen a number of items before leaving.
“Nobody was injured. The suspects had left the scene before officers arrived. There have been no arrests and inquiries continue.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101, referencing: CAD 7358/10March.
Fans took to Twitter to give their reaction on the Tottenham defender’s family being held at knifepoint during a burglary…
Sickening
— Ben Thom-Wood, Hawkeye? Hornigold? (@BenThomWood) March 15, 2020
This isn’t funny and people making jokes isn’t right. The family must’ve been petrified. No one deserves this, no one should be scared in their own homes
— andrew anthoney ? (@andytoon30) March 15, 2020
Stay strong @JanVertonghen.
— Trevor Lloyd (@Trevorlloyd92) March 15, 2020
Stay strong, @JanVertonghen! #thfc supporters are behind you and your family! ?
— Daily Hotspur (@Daily_Hotspur) March 15, 2020
Must have been what Jose was consoling him about
— Lewis & Levy Fatwa Fanclub (@joinerspurs) March 15, 2020
Sending our thoughts to @JanVertonghen and his family. We are all behind you #THFC
— The Spurs Web ⚪️ (@thespursweb) March 15, 2020
Thinking of you @JanVertonghen through what must be a very difficult time. Thoughts go out to you and your family. No one deserves that. ??? pic.twitter.com/lISw48vFOI
— JB (@JBYido) March 15, 2020
Gutted for @JanVertonghen and his family. There are some nasty, nasty people out there. Take Care of yourself & your family, Jan. We Spurs fans love you. ?
— Nick Davison (@nick_davison10) March 15, 2020
Hope they catch the scum who raided your home. What an unbelievably scary thing to go through.
— Paula (@PaulaL1882) March 15, 2020
To the scumbags who tried to rob @JanVertonghen… pic.twitter.com/BZFX98ytpo
— Jack Scarfe (@jackscarfe) March 15, 2020
Jeeeeeez. Just saw about @JanVertonghen .. Sending much love to him and his family?
— Jessica O'Leary-Nash (@jolearynash) March 15, 2020
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