Andy Carroll threatened in attempted armed robbery

Footballer Andy Carroll has been threatened by men who claimed they were armed with a gun during an attempted robbery as he returned home from a training session.

The 27-year-old former Newcastle United player, from Gateshead, was driving his Mercedes G-Wagon back to his home in Essex when he was approached by two motorcyclists, gesturing that they had a firearm. It happened at a junction shortly before 1pm on November 2.

The Premier League West Ham player sped off when they demanded he stop and he was pursued through the streets as he returned to the Rush Green training ground to seek the help of security staff.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed officers were called to reports of an attempted robbery at gunpoint in nearby Chigwell, north-east London.

Officers from Redbridge CID are investigating. No arrests have been made.