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Bournemouth’s Jordon Ibe robbed at knifepoint in south-east London | |
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Jordon Ibe, the Bournemouth forward, was robbed at knifepoint when thieves rammed his car just four days after suspected gunmen allegedly threatened the West Ham United striker Andy Carroll. | Jordon Ibe, the Bournemouth forward, was robbed at knifepoint when thieves rammed his car just four days after suspected gunmen allegedly threatened the West Ham United striker Andy Carroll. |
Ibe, had his watch stolen after his car was struck in Surrey Quays, south-east London, it has emerged. | Ibe, had his watch stolen after his car was struck in Surrey Quays, south-east London, it has emerged. |
The attack came after Carroll, 27, was the victim of an alleged attempted robbery as the England international drove home from a training session on 2 November. | The attack came after Carroll, 27, was the victim of an alleged attempted robbery as the England international drove home from a training session on 2 November. |
Scotland Yard said detectives were investigating the attack on Ibe, which took place near Surrey Quays Underground station at around 1.45pm on 6 November. | Scotland Yard said detectives were investigating the attack on Ibe, which took place near Surrey Quays Underground station at around 1.45pm on 6 November. |
The Sun reported that the assailants made off with the footballer’s £25,000 Rolex. | The Sun reported that the assailants made off with the footballer’s £25,000 Rolex. |
A Met Police spokesman said: “One of the suspects threatened the victim with a knife before stealing his watch. The victim was not injured. At this early stage, officers are investigating whether the suspects intentionally collided with the victim’s car.” | A Met Police spokesman said: “One of the suspects threatened the victim with a knife before stealing his watch. The victim was not injured. At this early stage, officers are investigating whether the suspects intentionally collided with the victim’s car.” |
Ibe, 20, missed Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Stoke City through illness, according to his club. | Ibe, 20, missed Bournemouth’s 1-0 win at Stoke City through illness, according to his club. |
West Ham’s manager, Slaven Bilic, described Carroll as “very brave” after the player was allegedly targeted as he drove his Mercedes G-Wagon back to his home in Essex from the club’s Rush Green training ground. | West Ham’s manager, Slaven Bilic, described Carroll as “very brave” after the player was allegedly targeted as he drove his Mercedes G-Wagon back to his home in Essex from the club’s Rush Green training ground. |
Jack O’Brien, 22, of Dagenham in east London, is due to appear in court charged with a number of offences, including attempted robbery in connection with Carroll. | Jack O’Brien, 22, of Dagenham in east London, is due to appear in court charged with a number of offences, including attempted robbery in connection with Carroll. |