Kurt Zouma's home invasion terror

[Alan]

"Kurt Zouma's home invasion terror: Armed gang 'break into West Ham star's ¬£3m home and steal ¬£100K in cash and jewellery' while he was at home with his wife and kids West Ham star Kurt Zouma and his family have been left 'traumatised' after an armed gang raided their ¬£3million home and stole ¬£100,000 in cash and jewellery. The gang of thugs ransacked The Hammers' captain's Essex mansion late on Saturday night while he was relaxing with his wife Sandra and their children. Frenchman Zouma, 29, was missing from West Ham's squad on Sunday as they drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace following the raid - which prompted a warning from cops to neighbours amid fears an organised crime group could strike again. Zouma and his loved ones have been left 'too scared to stay at home', with a source telling The Sun: 'Kurt and the family were put through an horrific ordeal, and are still struggling to speak about what happened... Kurt is a family man and in shock. He is worried about protecting his family.' News of the ordeal left West Ham fans stunned - with the club today offering a ¬£25,000 reward for information leading to the gang's capture. In a statement, the club said: 'West Ham United has offered a ¬£25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of burglars who broke into defender Kurt Zouma's home on the eve of the Club's Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace this weekend. 'Kurt's home was broken into on Saturday while all his family were in the house, leaving everyone present extremely distressed. While thankfully no one was harmed, it was a traumatic experience for the West Ham United defender, his wife and their young family. 'The burglars took items of significant value and of huge personal and sentimental importance to the family. 'The West Ham United family continue to offer Kurt's family their full support.' Head coach David Moyes said Zouma had missed the game due to personal reasons, and it has now emerged the centre-back suffered the terrifying ordeal. West Ham chairman David Sullivan said: 'First and foremost, the thoughts of everyone connected to West Ham United are with Kurt and his family. 'To have someone break into your home is a terrifying experience and I hope this reward will help bring the individuals to justice and prevent others from going through a similar ordeal.' French international Zouma is married to Sandra, who he first met when they were teenagers in Lyon, in central France. They revealed in July that they had welcomed their fourth child together. The ¬£30million-a-year defender becomes the latest in a long line of top-flight footballers to have been targeted by professional robbery gangs. Among the other victims includes Raheem Stirling, Paul Pogba and Joao Cancelo. Detectives from Essex Police are now investigating the attack against Zouma. In a statement, the force said: 'We were called shortly after 11.50pm on Saturday December 2 to reports of a burglary in west Essex. 'It was reported suspects had gained entry to an address, before taking items including jewellery and watches. Our investigation into this incident is continuing.' Police are urging those with information to contact them by calling 101, quoting incident number 1306 of 1 December. Those seeking to respond to West Ham's appeal for help, can also email [email protected]. Information will be shared with police, the club insisted."

[stewey]

I hope he is feline ok

[Balto]

Officer Dibble is heading up the investigation.

[Northern Sold]

Hey Trunds you could always offer your services to protect the Zoumas.... you boring the cսnt out of the wobbers whilst XL Bullies chewing their faces off... job done.

[Far Cough]

Good job they never burglarised big Dunc's house......oh

[Lee Trundle]

He's not allowed to own cats anymore. But you're right about an XL Bully. Having a baby killer that'll stink your house out is a major deterrent.

[Northern Sold]

If the plank had a big ol' gnarly Dog .... say a XL bully... rather than a pathetic cat then those breaking in would have thought twice... I mean you do when you have won chewing your face off rather than purring round your legs

[Fauxstralian]

Imagine part of that is if they told the police direct bugger all would probably happen Hopefully the club will embarrass the police into investigating this properly

[bruuuno]

Manuel 9:33 Tue Dec 5 Not a bad idea actually especially if word gets out among the criminal classes

[Manuel]

Gary Strodders shank 8:31 Tue Dec 5 ''It's interesting that the club has asked anyone with info to contact them on the confidential email rather than the old bill direct.'' That's so Sullivan can send his 'mate' and the boys round.

[Gary Strodders shank]

Hopefully with a stroke of luck they will feel a collar or two soon. It's interesting that the club has asked anyone with info to contact them on the confidential email rather than the old bill direct.

[Sydney_Iron]

It was Fritz the Cat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otZL-EfgrG4&t=22s

[Mike Oxsaw]

"Got a break(-in)? Have some Kit(-e-)Kat,"

[Fauxstralian]

Horrendous situation with his family in danger Will obviously have to reconsider living in the crime hell hole that is Essex

[J.Riddle]

"Will the insurance pay out for the 2 points lost that would have been a place or two with prize money come end of season, because we would have won if Zouma had played as we wouldn't have had to rely on Mavroflashinthepanos not looking where he kicks the ball?"

[bruuuno]

Hopefully he’ll be able to claw some money back off the insurance

[wtf]

"Must have been traumatic, I hope Kurt and family are feline better"

[daveyg]

Almost certainly A CAT Burglar

[Exiled In Surrey]

Nice to see care and empathy from WHOers for the club captain.

[bruuuno]

30£ mil a week? No wonder he got burgled

[AKA ERNIE]

Was it top cat and his gang

[easthammer]

The Police are looking for a team of Cat Burglars that have executed the Purrfect crime

[easthammer]

The Police are looking for a team of Cat Burglars that have executed the Purrfect crime

[flyingV]

Must have been cat burglars

[lab]

I imagine the guard cat just smiled while it was kicking off .

[claypole]

It will be safer for the family in Saudi.