Jan Vertonghen's family held at knifepoint during burglary

Police have confirmed the men forced their way inside Vertonghen's north London address and stole a number of items before leaving.

The incident happened on Tuesday March 10 while Vertonghen was in Germany with the Tottenham squad for their Champions League last-16 second-leg tie against RB Leipzig.

A Tottenham spokesperson said: "We have been supporting Jan and his family through this terribly traumatic time."

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: "Police were called to a residential address in NW3 at 7.49pm on 10 March to a report of a burglary.

"Officers attended. It was reported four men wearing balaclavas, armed with knives, had forced entry to the property and stolen a number of items before leaving.

"Nobody was injured. The suspects had left the scene before officers arrived. There have been no arrests and inquiries continue."