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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