Gang Targets Isak in £1 Million Crime Spree

A gang of burglars targeted Newcastle United and Sweden forward Alexander Isak in a series of high-value break-ins, Newcastle Crown Court has heard. Isak was the third victim of the gang, who previously stole jewellery and clothes worth over £1 million from a Tyneside businesswoman. Three members of the same family from Italy have admitted to conspiracy to commit burglary, while a fourth member, Valentino Nikolov, denies the charge and is on trial. The gang reportedly arrived in the UK from Calais to Dover via ferry in March, using a Citroen C3 and a Ford motorhome for their activities. The first burglary took place at the home of Helen and Michael McCardle, where items including a CBE medal were stolen, followed by another raid in Sunderland. The prosecution alleges that the gang used the Citroen C3 for break-ins while sleeping in the motorhome.