An ex-Bolton footballer has claimed £400,000 worth of jewellery was stolen from his mother in Hertfordshire.

Benik Afobe, who played for Bolton Wanderers for a season in 2012 alleged that the £400,000 worth of his family's jewellery was stolen from his mother’s house in Elstree yesterday (June 14).

A Hertfordshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Police are currently investigating a report that several items of jewellery were stolen from a residential address in Elstree on the morning of June 14.

"Enquiries are continuing at this time."

The 30-year-old now plays for Hatta in the UAE Pro League after leaving Millwall in January this year.

He had formerly played for  clubs like Stoke City, Wolves, Bournemouth, and was signed to Arsenal from 2010 to 2015, during which time he played for several teams on loan, inclduing Bolton Wanderers.

Mr Afobe posted about the theft via his social media.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting ISR 231 of 14 June.