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Hunt for burglars who targeted West Ham star Kurt Zouma at his Essex home as he becomes latest star after Raheem Sterling, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and others to be hit

Detectives continuing the hunt for a gang of burglars who raided Kurt Zouma's Essex mansion as the West Ham defender become the latest football star to be targeted by crooks.

Zouma, 29, was at home with his wife Sandra and four children when thieves struck late on Saturday night. The family noticed a single upstairs room at the address had been ransacked with jewellery and watches taken.

The burglars had already disappeared by the time the theft was detected.

Frenchman Zouma was notably absent from West Ham's squad on Sunday as they drew 1-1 with Crystal Palace following the burglary - which led to a warning from cops to neighbours amid fears an organised crime group could strike again.