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

Benik Afobe, who came off the bench for Millwall against Watford on October 19 last year, 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 Stoke City, Wolves, Bournemouth, and was signed to Arsenal from 2010 to 2015, during which time he played for several teams on loan.

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.