Robber threatened to cut Ashley Cole’s fingers off with pliers during break-in

Ashley Cole (Nick Potts/PA)

An aggressive robber threatened to cut former England footballer Ashley Cole’s fingers off with pliers during a violent break-in at his home, a court has heard.

Nottingham Crown Court heard the ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Derby County left-back was led around the house in just a pair of shorts as intruders demanded jewellery in January 2020.