Gareth Bale’s terrified in-laws go into hiding and may be given new identities after string of arson attacks
Family left petrified after their home and cars were torched by drugs gang last month
TERRIFIED relatives of football superstar Gareth Bale’s fiancée may change their names after going into hiding over a gang feud that left them fearing for their lives.
Emma Rhys Jones, 27, was horrified when one of her cousins was targeted in a row over drugs and a missing suitcase of cash.
Two cars were firebombed on the drive at the home of Emma’s aunt Annabella Williams, 55, last month.
Emma’s grandparents’ home in Cardiff was also set on fire in an attack.
Six members of her family are in police safe houses.
The attacks came after her cousin, former topless model Epiphany Dring, 27, vanished.
A criminal gang was said to be hunting a suitcase containing £1million worth of cash and drugs.
A Middle Eastern drugs cartel is believed to have begun targeting the family. Epiphany has not been seen for around seven weeks.
After Mrs Williams’ home in Flint, North Wales, was targeted on September 20, her son launched a revenge attack against Epiphany’s mum the same morning.
Peter Williams, 22, poured petrol through her letterbox, blaming her for the trouble his parents were facing. But he said he had no intention of igniting it.
He appeared at Mold magistrates’ court on Tuesday where he admitted criminal damage. He will be sentenced later this month.
His defence said: “The police are now helping the Williams family and the indication is they will be moved out of the area, possibly changing their names.”
Police are trying to trace Epiphany, who is believed to be in Malaysia.
Detectives are investigating the arson attacks and have spoken to Real Madrid star Bale, 27, and his fiancée.
They have concerns their £2million mansion in the Vale of Glamorgan is next on the list.