Richard Hammond ‘burgled’ at his £2million Fort Knox country castle
RICHARD Hammond's £2million Fort Knox country castle has been "burgled" sparking fears for the star's safety as he recovers from his second accident.
The Grand Tour presenter, 48, has been recuperating at the 20-acre Herefordshire estate after he cheated death for the second time in June 2017.
Police are now investigating the alleged midnight raid which left locals shocked as the property "is not easy to get into".
The castle boasts protective ramparts, 10ft iron gates and a high-tech security system, and a vast moat for intruders to conquer before they get close to the property.
“It would have to be a James Bond-style break-in as the place is not easy to get into.”
A neighbour told the : "If he was burgled they must have used a helicopter to get in and out – as he does.
Another local suggested the burglars would have needed to enter and flee the premises with a helicopter.
Richard lives with wife Mindy, 47, and teenage daughters Willow and Isabella.
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News of Mr Hammond's alleged break-in comes amid rumours that Amazon chiefs may not offer him, Jeremy Clarkson and James May another series of The Grand Tour.
The rumours, originally published in the - and followed up by other publications including The Sun - quoted a source as saying: “There is nothing to suggest they are going to do another [series of The Grand Tour].
West Mercia Police said: “We received reports that a burglary may have been in progress and officers attended. An investigation is ongoing.”
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