Newcastle player Joelinton's home burgled again

The home of Newcastle United's Joelinton has been broken into for the second time this year.

Northumbria Police said it received a report of a burglary at an address in Darras Hall, Northumberland, at 19:35 GMT on Thursday, but did not confirm the identity of the homeowner.

In a social media post, the footballer, 28, said his property had been targeted again and asked that it "be respected as a safe space" for his family.

The first break-in happened in January while Newcastle were playing Manchester City at St James' Park.

A spokesperson for the force said officers attended the scene but the offenders had fled the area. Enquiries were ongoing, they added.

The midfielder wrote on Instagram: "To anyone considering doing this: please know that there is nothing valuable left here."

He added: "What we care about most is our family's safety and our kids growing up without fear.

"We hope for a community where our children, and everyone's children, feel safe.

"We simply want to live in peace."

Joelinton's teammate Alexander Isak saw his home targeted in April.

Northumbria Police is asking anyone with information to contact the force.

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