JLS star J.B. Gill was attacked by thugs who confronted him before entering his home.
The 33-year-old singer, who owns a farm across the Kent nation, was sprayed on the face as he was confronted by thugs who raided a house he shared with his wife, Chloe, and their two children, S and Chiara.
It is not known what was in the spray but the JLS singer has been taken to hospital for treatment before leaving later that day.
During this horrific incident, JB’s wife Chloe, 32, was threatened with a knife by arthritis, before a gang of four fled the house with 1.5 million worth of valuables.
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The family is said to be “extremely shaken” but has survived serious injuries.
A source said Sun: “It simply came to our notice then. JB’s face was sprayed and the gang threatened Chloe with a knife.
“He wanted to protect her and her children, but the best way to do that was to cooperate with the gang.
Police and doctors rushed to the house and JB was taken to hospital.
“Luckily, he was not badly injured and was able to leave later that day.”
Told a JB representative OK! Online: “JB and his wife hoped to keep the details of the incident private for the safety of their young family. All is well and safe due to increased home security. “
Meanwhile, neighbors said burglary and car theft have taken place in the area.
62, John Port said: “We heard about JB and Clooney’s burglary.
“Another farm was looted two weeks ago.
“They broke into the building and threatened the occupants.”
A JB representative confirmed the break as they told the publication: “The family is all well and safe as home security has increased.”
Police are investigating the robbery and an organized gang is said to have reported to the National Crime Agency amid fears of targeting locals.
The JB band grew up on the farm as part of JLS, as they finished second on The X Factor in 2008.
The band broke up in 2013 and each member embarked on a different adventure, with JB on a farm on the outskirts of London.
JB’s farm grows vegetarian and breeds livestock, including pigs and chickens, and has clients including members of Little Mix and former Biggate Dolls star Kimberly Wyatt feeding for Christmas.
The band was expected to rejoin the “epic” tour this year, but was delayed by the coronavirus.
J.B. Earlier on the farm he opened up about his life, and told Country Living: “On the farm, I’m absolutely in hand.
“I do everything, including pig cocking. If I’m not far away, like when I’m filming for CBB’s Down Farm No Farm, then my dad comes and helps because he only lives 20 minutes away. “