Manchester United: Police Investigate Defender Harry Maguire’s home after he receives a bomb threat
Following a bomb threat to Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire’s home, Cheshire Police searched. The threat was taken seriously by Maguire, who lives with his fiancée and two young children.
A spokesman for Maguire said: “In the last 24 hours, Harry has received a serious threat to his family home. The safety of his family and those around him is Harry’s number one priority. He will continue to prepare for this weekend’s fixture as normal and we will not be commenting in any further detail at this time.”
A statement from Cheshire Police said: “On Wednesday 20 April, Cheshire Police were called to reports of a bomb threat at an address in the Wilmslow area. No evacuations took place, but as a precautionary measure a police explosives dog has attended the address this afternoon, Thursday 21 April, to search the gardens and surrounding area.”
Police are looking into the incident, according to the 29-year-spokeswoman. old’s It is unknown who issued the threat, and sources refuse to reveal how it was issued. This comes after harsh criticism of Maguire’s performances at United, especially the 4-0 loss to Liverpool on Tuesday night.
Maguire, an £85 million transfer from Leicester City in 2019, played a key role in England’s qualification for the Euro 2020 final vs Italy last summer, but his form has dipped this season, exposing him to harsh criticism from supporters. Some United fans have even launched online petitions demanding his dismissal as captain or dismissal from the club. There have also been allegations of a power struggle between Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo for the United captaincy, which Maguire has refuted.
