Theft at Ben Stokes's home: England captain appeals for help in finding robbers

In a distressing incident on the evening of Thursday, October 17, the home of England Test captain Ben Stokes was burgled by masked intruders in the Castle Eden area of North East England. Stokes shared via X that the robbers escaped with jewellery, valuables, and many personal items with sentimental value, which are now irreplaceable for his family. While none of his family members were physically harmed, Stokes revealed that the burglars carried out the crime while his wife and two young children were inside the house. He expressed deep concern about the psychological impact of the incident, saying, “All we can think about is how much worse this situation could have been.” In an emotional appeal, the England skipper released photographs of some of the stolen items in the hope that they can be identified. However, Stokes emphasised that recovering the items is secondary to catching those responsible. Despite the traumatic experience, Stokes thanked the police for their…