File picture of Ben Stokes.© AFP
A person has been arrested after England Take a look at captain Ben Stokes’ dwelling was burgled whereas he was on tour in Pakistan, police stated Friday. Stokes stated his spouse and two kids have been at dwelling in County Durham, in northeast England, in the course of the break-in by “masked” burglars on the night of October 17, when valuables have been taken. Durham Police stated a 32-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of housebreaking. He has since been bailed.
Stokes was in Pakistan for a Take a look at collection when the incident occurred.
He stated gadgets stolen included a medal he obtained after he was recognised within the 2020 New Yr Honours record, for serving to England win the World Cup the 12 months earlier than.
Describing the break-in on his private X account, Stokes posted pictures of the gadgets taken from his dwelling together with a Christian Dior purse, a gold ring with England cricket insignia and bracelets.
“By far the worst factor about this crime is that it was carried out while my spouse and two younger kids have been in the home,” the 33-year-old wrote.
“Fortunately, none of my household got here to any bodily hurt. Understandably, nevertheless, the expertise has had an affect on their emotional and psychological state.
“All we are able to take into consideration is how a lot worse this example may have been.”
England misplaced their Take a look at collection in Pakistan 2-1.
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