Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reportedly increased security at his home in Formby, Merseyside, following an attack.

The 33-year-old, who lives with his wife Alex and their three daughters, is said to have been threatened and assaulted by a man after he drove to a nearby shop in his Range Rover in August.

Following the incident, the England international has decided to increase security measures to protect his family, according to the Daily Star.

A police officer is said to have been arrested in relation to the disappearance of CCTV footage of the attack.