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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Josh Payne

Robber guilty of break-in that saw Ashley Cole endure finger-cutting threats

PA Wire

A “dominant and dangerous” robber has been convicted of being part of a four-strong gang who smashed into the home of former England footballer Ashley Cole and threatened to cut his fingers off.

Ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby defender Cole told police he thought “now I am going to die” as he recalled how the masked raiders tied his hands behind his back despite him holding his young daughter in January 2020.

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