Everton player 'awaits apology' after police action

A Premier League footballer looking in a jeweller’s window was swooped on by police who thought the star was preparing a burglary.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2009 - 09:43

A Premier League footballer looking in a jeweller’s window was swooped on by police who thought the star was preparing a burglary.

Directed by CCTV operators, officers rushed to the scene in Knutsford, Cheshire, and began a “heated dialogue” with Everton’s Victor Anichebe and his friend.

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Courts Soccer Everton FC Place: Knutsford, Cheshire Place: King Street Place: Knutsford Place: Cheshire Person: Victor Anichebe Person: Anichebe Person: Ian Ross Person: Victor Event: Premier League Organisation: Everton Organisation: Cheshire Police Organisation: Cheshire Constabulary

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