PREMIER League ace Kieran Trippier's estranged wife called cops when suspected ram-raiders tried to break in to her £2million home.
The intruders were believed to have used a vehicle to smash into her mansion's electronic security gates before attempting to force them open with tools.
Charlotte Trippier, 36, who is separated from Newcastle and England's Kieran, was said to have been terrified over the attempted raid and has beefed-up security.
A source said: "It sent chills down her spine.
"She immediately feared the worst, as it looks as if the burglars tried to ram her gates, and tried to force them open with tools.
"Charlotte was already on edge after police wrote to residents earlier this year asking them to be vigilant and ensure their homes were secure after a spate of burglaries in the area.
"She's improved security as she's worried burglars have been casing her home."
Cheshire Police said they were investigating the "suspicious activity" at Charlotte's mansion in an upmarket area of the county.
It was understood officers were checking neighbours' CCTV systems to see if they picked up anyone lurking in the area.
A spokesman said: "We have received a report of suspicious activity at an address and are making enquiries to establish the circumstances."
Charlotte married Trippier in 2016 but they split last year and are divorcing.
They have three children.
It came after he was pictured partying with blonde Frankie Carmichael, 28, in a nightclub in May.
Charlotte moved away from their home in the North East a month later and on Instagram told her 35,000 followers that she was "fine" and "doing great" since the split.
She added in the video message: "Obviously I'm not ready to talk about my situation. In time I will, when I'm comfortable and the time is right.
"Also, I have three young children so I don't want to put things out there for them to see."
Addressing others who are going through a similar break-up situation, she added: "It's not that bad.
"The sparkle does come back . . . you'll get there."
