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FC Porto’s Jan Bednarek and Family Threatened in Knife-Point Home Invasion

CCTV review drives the investigation, with Porto providing close support to the defender’s family.

Overview

  • Bednarek, returning home with his family around 21:30 Friday in Porto’s Foz district, found three intruders and was threatened with a knife.
  • No one was injured as the burglars fled with about €150,000 in jewelry, including two Rolex watches.
  • Police opened an investigation that centers on CCTV from the house and nearby properties to trace the suspects’ route and location.
  • FC Porto sent club staff to the residence and is supporting the player and his family, with coach André Villas-Boas staying in close contact.
  • The defender reported to training at Olival on Saturday morning, and with no pre-match camp scheduled before Sunday’s game, he is expected to spend the night at home.