Jack Grealish's terrified family hit panic buttons as a group of burglars robbed his house while he played for Manchester City.

The incident happened while he was playing during City's 3-1 win at Everton on December 27.

The group, which includes Grealish's girlfriend Sasha Attwood, hos parents (Kevan and Karen), his grandmother, two sisters and brother took cover at the unfamiliar mansion which Grealish moved into just before Christmas.

The report adds that police raced to the scene while a helicopter scoured the estate fearing a hostage situation. Meanwhile, neighbour were told to lock doors and stay inside.

Grealish learnt of the incident moments after the final whistle at Goodison Park and rushed back to the PS5.6million Cheshire property.

A source told The Sun: "The family are really shaken.

"The gang took a lot of watches and jewellery. They executed their raid when Manchester City were playing live on TV and all his family had gathered downstairs to cheer him on.

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Grealish's girlfriend Attwood is reported to have been at the home with a number of Grealish's relatives at the time of the robbery

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As was Grealish's sister, Hollie, who suffers from cerebral palsy "It's an enormous property, so it is understandable why no one heard anything at first.

"When the dogs went mad, and they could hear people creeping about, they pressed the security panic alarm.

"An emergency unit responded immediately, with multiple police cars and a chopper deployed. Initially, they feared they could be facing a hostage situation or worse."

The Sun adds that police searched the area around Grealish's mansion from the ground and air in a bid to apprehend the gang.

Grealish and model influencer Attwood bought the seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres last year but have only just moved in.

Their home boasts a helipad, boating and fishing lake, wine cellar, tennis court, golf tee and full-sized football and cricket pitches.

The report adds that five police patrol cars rushed to the area at 10pm.

One resident has been quoted saying: "The police arrived at my property and asked if they could enter the land to carry out searches.

"They went towards Grealish's land and were shining lights up and down a bridleway.

"A police helicopter was circling for about 20-30 minutes and shining a red light down but then it flew off."

Confirming their investigation, Cheshire Police told The Sun: "At around 9:50pm on Wednesday December 27 police were called to reports of a burglary.

"The caller reported that a number of items had been stolen.

"No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone with any information in relation to the incident is asked to contact Cheshire Police."