A gang of four masked raiders carried out a terrifying burglary at a luxury Cheshire home. Dressed all in the black and armed with an axe and knife, the men targeted a property on a quiet country lane in Alderley Edge.
Police said a male owner of the house was badly affected by the early morning raid. They are appealing for witnesses after gems, cash, and watches were stolen.
A number of watches were stolen including ones made by Patek Philppe, Audemar Piguet and Rolex. Other items of jewellery snatched included a diamond pendant and a diamond ring.
About £2,000 in cash was also taken. The incident took place on Warford Hall Drive, a winding lane, in Great Warford, close to the 11-bedroom country mansion, Warford Hall, where Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward and footballer husband, Ashley, once lived.
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