Former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra endured a terrifying ordeal as their luxury Sandbanks home was targeted by hammer-wielding burglars.
The shocking incident occurred on Wednesday evening while the couple were inside their £5 million waterfront property in the exclusive Dorset coastal area.
According to reports, the brazen thieves used hammers to smash their way into the property before making off with valuable items. Dorset Police confirmed they are investigating the aggravated burglary.
Redknapp's Terrifying Ordeal
The 77-year-old football legend, who has managed clubs including Tottenham, West Ham and Portsmouth, was at home with his wife when the burglars struck. The intruders reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police stated: "We received a report of an aggravated burglary at an address in the Sandbanks area of Poole. Officers attended and it was reported that a number of items had been stolen."
Celebrity Home Security Concerns
This alarming incident highlights growing concerns about celebrity home security in Britain's most affluent neighborhoods. Sandbanks, often dubbed "Britain's Palm Beach," is home to numerous high-profile residents and footballers.
Local residents have expressed shock at the boldness of the attack, with one neighbor telling reporters: "It's terrifying to think this could happen in broad daylight to someone as well-known as Harry."
Police have appealed for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward as investigations continue into this disturbing break-in.
