Durham Constabulary has arrested a man in connection with a burglary at Ben Stokes‘ home while the England captain was touring Pakistan. Authorities reported that an investigation is ongoing and released a detailed statement about it.
On October 30, the 33-year-old Stokes posted on his official X account, stating that a masked gang had stolen sentimental items from his Durham residence, sharing a photo of the stolen jewellery and other valuables.
In the meantime, Durham Constabulary’s statement, regarding the arrest of a 32-year-old man on suspicion of the crime, was shared via Sky Sports.
“Officers are appealing for information following a burglary of a cricketer’s home in Castle Eden. Police were called following the incident on Thursday, October 17, when the burglars are believed to have broken into the home occupied by Ben Stokes’ wife and children while he was in Pakistan.”
“The family were not harmed but the thieves got away with several items including jewellery and other valuables, many of which were sentimental.”
“An investigation is ongoing and the family have released images of some of the stolen items in the hope it will aid investigators. If you have any information, call 101 quoting incident reference number 543 of October 17 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The arrested man is currently on bail, but the investigation is ongoing.
Ben Stokes is preparing for the Test series against New Zealand
On the cricket front, the seam-bowling all-rounder is preparing for the three-Test series in New Zealand, starting on November 28 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Stokes had a disappointing series against Pakistan, with scores of 1, 37, 12, and 3, as England lost the series 2-1 after winning the first Test. Consequently, England can no longer qualify for the World Test Championship finals, even if they sweep the Black Caps 3-0.
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