Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
FOOTBALL STAR DELE ROBBED AT KNIFEPOINT
£100k-week Alli punched in face as he tackled raiders
SPURS ace Dele Alli was punched in the face by knifemen who stole jewellery worth thousands from his mansion.
The 24-year-old, who earns £100,000 a week, was in lockdown in North London with model girlfriend Ruby Mae, also 24.
A source said: “He was assaulted, punched in the face as he tried to put up a fight with the two men and a struggle ensued.”
ENGLAND star Dele Alli was attacked by two knifemen who burgled his home before making off with hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of valuables.
The Spurs midfielder, 24, was set upon by the duo after they threatened him and model girlfriend Ruby Mae, also 24.
It’s understood the £100,000-a-week footballer and his adopted brother Harry Hickford, 24, were both attacked by the duo. Alli suffered facial injuries and Harry was also hurt.
“The two men were both carrying knives and threatened them, and wanted to know where they could find the valuables,” said a source close to the star.
“They took a load of jewellery and watches which are extremely valuable.
“Dele was assaulted. He was punched in the face as he tried to put up a fight with the men and a struggle ensued. Harry was also injured.”
But they could not prevent the pair getting away with watches and jewellery worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Dele, Ruby Mae, Harry and Harry’s girlfriend have been sharing the property during lockdown.
Scotland Yard detectives arrived in Barnet, North London, following the report of the raid at 12.35am yesterday.
A neighbour told the Mirror: “The police arrived in the early hours, there were two or three vehicles outside.
“We heard that Dele had been punched in the face and was quite badly hurt in the struggle.
“They got away with jewellery and one of the watches was meant to be worth £850,000.
“The police were all over the property and there were a number of people who came out into the street as a result.”
It is understood the two couples had been playing cards when the burglars got in. Police are examining CCTV to see how they accessed the house.
In a statement, Metropolitan Police confirmed it is investigating
A spokesman said: “Two males gained entry to the property and stole items of jewellery and watches, before fleeing.
“Two male occupants suffered minor facial injuries. They did not require hospital treatment.
“No arrests have been made, inquiries into the circumstances are continuing. “Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101.
“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Alli has trademarked a distinctive double D logo which could pave the way for his own lifestyle brand.
The Spurs footballer already has his own hat firm called Leo Fortis – which means brave lion in Latin – with a collection of £45 headgear.
He also owns Future Homes Investments Ltd, a property firm, for the “letting and operating of owned or leased real estate”.
He is being advised by Alan Hickford, Harry’s dad, the building firm boss who brought him up from his early teens in Milton Keynes as his football career began to flourish at MK Dons.
In March four masked raiders armed with knives and machetes broke into fellow Tottenham player Jan Vertonghen’s home in North London.
They terrified his wife and young family while the Belgian defender was playing a Champions League last 16 fixture against RB Leipzig in Germany with his club.
They got away with jewellery & one of the watches was meant to be worth £850k
A NEIGHBOUR WHO SAW POLICE AT THE STAR’S HOME