Arrest over attempted burglary at Manchester United star’s Cheshire mansion

POLICE have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted burglary at Wayne Rooney's £6 million mansion.

The 24-year-old suspect, from Scarborough, was arrested today over the break-in bid at the Manchester United star's Cheshire pad last week.

Rooney's home, which he shares with wife Coleen and sons Kai, Klay and Kit, was targeted while he played his testimonial match at Old Trafford last week.

At least one masked raider descended on the sprawling mansion while the family were out on August 3, triggering its elaborate security system.

Police rushed to the property in Prestbury after the alarm sounded to carry out a full search of the area.

A Cheshire Police Spokesman said: "Officers investigating an attempted burglary in Prestbury have arrested a man in relation to the incident.

"The 24-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of attempted burglary.

"The arrest relates to an attempted burglary that occurred at approximately 9.00pm on Wednesday 3rd August at an address in the Chelford Road area of Prestbury.

"The man, who is from the Scarborough area, is currently being held in police custody where he is assisting officers with their inquiries."

England Captain Wayne was said to be "deeply shocked" by Wednesday's events.

Neighbours described the scene as "like something out of an action film" as police pounced on the masked raiders.

Lights and sirens blared as the system detected a potential intrusion, bringing swarms of cops to the property.

Within minutes, a helicopter, three patrol cars and dog handlers had been scrambled.

One resident in the village of Prestbury, Cheshire told The Sun at the time: "Wayne has amazing security to make sure his wife Coleen and the kids are OK while he is away.

“It’s like a fortress. It was like something out of a movie with alarms shrieking and search lights flashing on.

“The police seemed to appear from nowhere. They were swarming all over the place.”

CCTV footage of the raid showed a man in a balaclava holding something at the front door of the house.

He peered through windows before tripping the alarm and ran off to a waiting getaway car as cops pounced, dropping his backpack.

Cops found gaffer tape and electrical ties in the bag.

A source said: "Who knows whether he thought there was a housekeeper inside who he may have intended to truss up?"

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