England Captain Steven Gerrard Attacked Near Home

Steven Gerrard has been attacked by a thug who threatened him and hurled abuse near his luxury home.

The England and Liverpool captain was not seriously hurt but was left badly shaken by the assault outside a convenience store.

Police are investigating the terrifying incident, which raises concerns about security for Gerrard, 33, and his family.

The attacker struck as football star Gerrard, who was alone, got out of his Range Rover in the upmarket village near Liverpool where he lives with wife Alex, 31, and their three young daughters.

Gerrard, expected to captain Liverpool away against Hull City today, was abused, threatened and assaulted before the man ran away.

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