Bruno Fernandes’ £4m home robbed by masked gang while he was away at Man United Champions League clash

Bruno Fernandes’ home was targeted by a masked gang during Manchester United’s match against Como on Wednesday. The midfielder’s £4million mansion was broken into by three masked intruders whilst he was in Italy. Police were pictured outside the Cheshire property on Thursday following the previous night’s attack. Fernandes’ home raided Thieves broke into the six-bedroom property at around 8:30pm on Wednesday night, The Sun reports. It is understood luxury items including designer jewellery was stolen in the raid. According to the Daily Mail, Fernandes’ family were not at home when the incident occurred. United are now supporting the player and are asking for privacy at what is a difficult time for both Fernandes and his family. He had been in Italy at the time of the incident following United’s 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. The Red Devils skipper played 67 minutes for Michael Carrick’s side before being replaced by Joshua Zirkzee . His home in Nether Alderley is located within the affluent ‘Golden Triangle’ area, home to several Premier League footballers. The report adds neighbours spotted three ‘unknown men’ in the garden before alerting police. Once officers arrived 10 minutes later, though, the suspects had gone. Cheshire Police statement Cheshire Police have since launched a full investigation into the attack. In a statement, a force spokesperson said: “At around 8.30pm on Wednesday 21 October, police were called to reports of suspicious activity at an address in the Alderley Park area of Nether Alderley. “The caller reported three unknown men in the rear garden of a neighbouring property. “Officers attended the scene and on arrival there was no trace of the suspects. “However, officers discovered that there had been a burglary at the address and a number of items had been stolen.” Detective Inspector David Jarvis added: “This investigation is in its early stages at this time, and we’re committed to doing all we can to trace the people responsible. “As part of our enquiries, we’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the local area at the time and believes they may have witnessed anything suspicious.” The incident follows a similar raid on the home of Manchester City defender Ruben Dias in Alderley Edge back in January. Jack Grealish, Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez have also had their properties targeted in the past.