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Everton striker’s relief family not home during burglary

The French striker says he is relieved his family were not at home as he played against Newcastle United.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 3:27 PM
Everton striker’s relief family not home during burglary
Key Things to Know
  • Thierno Barry expressed relief that his family was not home when their residence was burgled on Thursday.
  • The burglary occurred while Barry played for Everton in a Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United.
  • Greater Manchester Police confirmed an ongoing investigation into the break-in at Bowdon, with no arrests made.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton striker Thierno Barry expressed relief that his family was safe after his Greater Manchester home was burgled on Thursday evening. The break-in took place while Barry was playing in Everton's Carabao Cup match against Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson stadium. Barry noted that his partner and toddler were attending the match in the stands at the time of the incident.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed that an active investigation is underway regarding the burglary in the Bowdon area of Trafford, with no arrests made yet. Barry, who scored the winning goal in Everton's 3-1 victory, stated on social media that he plans to reduce what he shares about his personal life online to protect his loved ones.

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