Manchester United Starlet confirms being ‘held at knifepoint’ by masked burglars

Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong has taken to social media to confirm reports he was ‘held at knifepoint’ by masked gang members following a home invasion on his Manchester property earlier in the year.

It was reported that three balaclava-clad invaders broke into the 22-year-old’s property while he was asleep at 3am back in January, before holding knives up against his throat. It is believed the raiders demanded Chong hand over his prized possessions, including jewellery, watches and women’s designer bags.

Taking to social media on Sunday morning, the academy graduate wrote: “Good morning to everyone. Yesterday there was a report that came out as terrifying as the article may sound, I am doing fine and this was a few months back, so not as some reported last night. Thankyou for all the messages and happy Mother’s Day to everyone,”

Manchester United declined to comment on the incident involving Chong, but a club source reiterated: “We are working with our players to review and strengthen the security around their homes.”

Tahith Chong is presently playing on loan at Birmigham city.