Grand Tour star Richard Hammond has angrily denied reports that his £2 million castle was broken into this morning.

Initial reports claimed that the star's castle, which is in Herefordshire, was the victim of a 'James Bond-style' break-in.

However, Mr Hammond has now denied that a robbery took place, saying that 'nobody broke in and nothing was stolen'.

Mr Hammond bought the Herefordshire castle for £2million in 2008 and has since expanded

West Mercia Police had earlier confirmed they were investigating break-in reports, saying: 'We received reports that a burglary may have been in progress and officers attended. An investigation is ongoing.'

However, in a DriveTribe video shared on Twitter, Mr Hammond said: 'Hello, I would very much like to thank the press for letting me know this morning that my house has been burgled, ransacked even.

'The thing is, I'd never have known because nothing has been taken and nobody has broken in. I know it's terrifying. What is it when there's a burglary where nobody breaks in and nothing is stolen?'

The Herefordshire castle is thought to be 'as secure as Fort Knox', leaving locals stunned at reports it had been burgled.

The Hammond home boasts extensive security including ten foot iron gates, a high-tech security system and a protective fort.

Neighbours said the property (pictured) was as 'secure as Fort Knox' and they must have needed a helicopter to get in if it was burgled

Richard Hammond, 48, with wife Mindy, 47, and two teenage daughters Willow and Isabella pictured on This Morning weeks after his near-fatal crash last June (right)

'If he was burgled they must have used a helicopter to get in and out – as he does' a neighbour told the Mirror.

'It would have to be a James Bond-style break-in as the place is not easy to get into' they added.

The TV star was recovering at the 20-acre estate following a near-death accident in Switzerland last year.

Richard Hammond with wife Mindy at Cheltenham Festival earlier this month

He lost control when driving a £2million super-car last June and it flipped and burst into flames.

The break-in comes just weeks after the Mail On Sunday broke the story that Amazon may not be signing Mr Hammond and his co-hosts Jeremy Clarkson and James May up for a fourth series of their flagship show, The Grand Tour.

The presenter, nicknamed 'The Hamster' bought the castle for £2million in 2008.

The Hammond home boasts six bedrooms and a swimming pool

Mr Hammond bought his neighbour's home, pictured, in 2014 for £1.2million

Inside the castle walls: Hammond's cosy drawing room

Home sweet home: Just a small part of Hammond's huge estate that was apparently ransacked, though he has angrily denied that a robbery took place

The TV star (pictured with wife Mindy) was recovering from at the 20-acre estate following a near-death accident in Switzerland last year

The estate near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire boasts six bedrooms, 20 acres of land, large garages and a swimming pool.

In 2014, the star reportedly expanded his estate by buying the six-bedroom house next-door for £1.2million to end a 'neighbourly dispute'.

The 48-year-old lives with his wife Mindy, 47, and two teenage daughters Willow and Isabella.

Richard Hammond poses with James May and Jeremy Clarkson in a promotional shoot for Series Two of The Grand Tour