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Sadio Mane's home was reportedly burgled while he played in Liverpool's Champions League clash against Bayern Munich.

It is believed that while the 26-year-old was on the pitch at Anfield a number of people forced entry to his Allerton home.

Watches, mobile phones and car keys were stolen during the incident that took place between 6pm and 11.45pm on Tuesday night.

A forensic investigation of the home was carried out by police, and officers are appealing for the stolen items to be returned.

Detective Inspector Phil Mahon said: "We are appealing for anyone with information in relation to this burglary to please come forward and assist our enquiries.

“While the occupants were not present at the time of the incident, this will no doubt be a distressing experience for them and I would ask the offenders to do the right thing and return the stolen items to the owner in any way possible.

“We know the watches in particular are of significant monetary value and I would also like to appeal to anyone who might have been offered the items for sale since the burglary to contact police.

“Likewise if you saw anything suspicious in the area, or have any dashcam or CCTV footage, please get in touch.”

This is not the first time Mane's house has been broken into since he joined Liverpool.

On November 1, 2017, just 15 minutes after the Reds kicked off against Maribor at Anfield, police were called to Dejan Lovern 's Allerton mansion to reports that three people had smashed a patio door before fleeing when a woman shouted at them.

While police were in attendance at Lovren's home officers discovered Mane's house had also been targeted.

Appealing for information over last night's incident, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "Merseyside Police is investigating after a burglary at a home Allerton, south Liverpool last night (Tuesday, 19 February).

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"Patrols were called to reports that at some time between 6pm and 11.45pm, unknown offenders had forced entry to a property in the area.

"A search of the house established they had taken a number of items including watches, mobile phones and car keys.

"Forensic examinations are being carried out and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing."

Anyone who has any information is asked contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref 19100062098 or @CrimestoppersUK