System 1 nice Alain Prost suffered a head damage when a masked gang raided his dwelling, Swiss media experiences declare.
The violent theft occurred on the dwelling of the French four-time world champion in Nyon, about 25km north of Geneva, in response to Blick., exterior
Police have confirmed a household was focused by robbers at round 8:30am on Tuesday, however haven’t launched the victims’ identities.
“A number of masked people entered the home. As soon as inside, they threatened the occupants and barely injured one member of the family within the head, beneath circumstances which are nonetheless being investigated,” a press release from the Vaud cantonal police power stated.
“The perpetrators then compelled one other member of the family to open a secure earlier than fleeing,” it added.
It stated the worth of the gadgets stolen was nonetheless being assessed.
A “large-scale search operation” was launched involving each Swiss and French police and border safety, whereas a psychological help group has been offered to the household, police added..
Prost, 71, drove for McLaren, Renault, Ferrari and Williams in a 13-year F1 profession, profitable the world title in 1985, 1986, 1989 and 1993.
Solely Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, with seven titles every, and Juan Manuel Fangio, with 5, have received extra championships than Prost.
