Police probe after vehicle rammed gates at Charlotte Trippier's home

Police are investigating after intruders used a vehicle to ram the electronic security gates at the Cheshire home of Charlotte Trippier in a suspected attempted burglary, local reports said. The incident, which took place recently, prompted a police inquiry and led to the homeowner strengthening security measures at the property, authorities and residents said.

Cheshire Police confirmed they had received a report of suspicious activity at an address and were making enquiries to establish the circumstances. Officers have been examining CCTV from neighbouring properties to determine whether anyone loitering in the area was captured on camera, according to police and local accounts. Neighbourhood checks were under way while detectives sought to piece together how the intruders gained access to the grounds.

Local reports described the attempt as involving a vehicle being driven into the electronic gates followed by efforts to force the gates open with tools. Those accounts said the homeowner, Charlotte Trippier, who separated from England and Newcastle United defender Kieran Trippier last year, had been left shaken by the incident and had increased security at the house. The couple...