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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