Strictly star Saffron Barker’s home ransacked by thieves as she and her family slept

STRICTLY star Saffron Barker has revealed her family home was ransacked by ruthless burglars - while her family slept in their beds.

The 19-year-old, who has been in London and Blackpool performing with AJ Pritchard, revealed the shocking turn of events on her YouTube channel.

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She told fans: "It's been a very stressful morning.

"My dad woke up this morning like he usually would, went to go outside and go to work and realised that all our cars were gone.

"So basically our cars have been stolen, we got broken into last night and stuff inside our house was taken, like handbags and shoes as well.

"I was so upset this morning and obviously still am, but luckily we're all safe and that's what's most important.

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"This stuff can be replaced, but it is horrible knowing that someone's come into your house while you're sleeping."

Saffron explained today that the clip where she was talking about the burglary had been recorded a few days ago.

However, she took it offline worrying that talking about the crime might hamper police efforts to investigate it.

She explained: "I kind of thought maybe it's a bit too early because the police are still investigating it and stuff."

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Saffron also said her younger brother Jed had seen somebody creep into her room in the middle of the night - but thought it was a member of the family.

She said: "We know exactly what time it happened last night because Jed heard somebody in his room at 3am and just thought it was us.

"He said he saw flashing lights and stuff but was half asleep so he genuinely thought it was just us."

Saffron narrowly avoided the Strictly axe on Sunday night - with Michelle Visage leaving the show after the dance-off instead.