Former world boxing champion’s £500,000 home targeted by robbers
A former boxing world champion had his plush Edinburgh home targeted in a robbery attempt.
Alex Arthur said the wouldbe thieves “wouldn’t have left in one piece” if he had been there at the time.
It is thought a gang tried to get into his home, in a gated community in Newington, by breaking into a nearby flat.
Thieves stole a laptop, watch and other items from the neighbours’ flat but it is thought CCTV cameras and a second gate stopped the gang getting into the £500,000 0 Alex Arthur said thieves ‘wouldn’t have left in one piece’ home the former featherweight fighter shares with his wife Debbie.
The 39-year-old said: “Had I been home when they came round, they wouldn’t be leaving in one piece. I’m sure they’d have got a bit of a fright. They’d be better facing a couple of rottweilers.”
Police are investigating a series of break-ins in the area, and told Mr Arthur about the incident last week. Inquiries are ongoing.
Mr Arthur had a successful boxing career, including winning the WBO superfeatherweight title. His boxing trophies, including Lonsdale belts, are among his most treasured possessions.
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