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The luxury house of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been burgled while his wife was at home.The luxury house of Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been burgled while his wife was at home.
The 27-year-old's partner Alex Curran was present when four masked men broke into the property in Formby, Merseyside, on Tuesday night. The 27-year-old's wife Alex Curran was present when four masked men broke into the property in Formby, Merseyside, on Tuesday night.
Police received a call from the house saying a masked gang had stolen items of jewellery.Police received a call from the house saying a masked gang had stolen items of jewellery.
The England star was away playing in the Champions League against Marseille at the time of the incident.The England star was away playing in the Champions League against Marseille at the time of the incident.
Merseyside Police have described the incident as a "confrontational burglary".Merseyside Police have described the incident as a "confrontational burglary".
It is not known if the player's children were in the property at the time.It is not known if the player's children were in the property at the time.
Three weeks ago striker Dirk Kuyt home in Woolton was targeted by thieve while he was away on international duty with home country Holland. Three weeks ago striker Dirk Kuyt's home in Woolton was targeted by thieves while he was away on international duty with home country Holland.
The Merseyside home of Jerzy Dudek, Liverpool's goalkeeper from the 2005 Champions League final penalty shoot-out, was burgled in June 2006.The Merseyside home of Jerzy Dudek, Liverpool's goalkeeper from the 2005 Champions League final penalty shoot-out, was burgled in June 2006.