The home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has been attacked by fans ... place earlier this evening with a large group targeting a property in the Nether Peover area. "And supporters have been similarly frustrated with a lack of transfer dealings in the January transfer window of this year.A statement from Cheshire police also confirmed that a "large group" targeted the property: "At around 10.45pm on January 28, Cheshire police were notified of an incident of criminal damage that had taken place earlier this evening with a large group targeting a property in the Nether Peover area.Woodward has become a figure of increasing frustration among Red Devils supporters as the club have struggled to compete since the retirement of former manager Sir Alex Ferguson.One of the chants sung by a section of fans was: "Gonna die, gonna die, Ed Woodward’s gonna die. How we kill him, I don’t know. CHESHIRE Police are investigating an incident outside the home of Manchester United's vice-chairman. Officers were called to an address in Lower Peover around 10.45pm last night, Tuesday, January 28. Cheshire Police have launched an investigation into an attack on Ed Woodward’s home from a group of Manchester United supporters.
A video posted on social media showed the vandals gathered outside the house in Cheshire chanting threats towards Woodward, who is married with two children. "It is believed that neither Woodward or his family were home at the time of the attack, with the Red Devils quick to condemn an incident which is now being investigated by police. A group of approximately 20 people aimed fireworks at Woodward's Cheshire home. Chop him up from head to toe. "We know that the football world will unite behind us as we work with Greater Manchester Police to identify the perpetrators of this unwarranted attack," the club said in a statement.Woodward, an accountant and investment banker, first entered the world of football when he advised the Glazer family on their takeover of the club in 2005. Police are investigating an attack on the home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward by people in hoods. A hooded gang of around 20 people were pictured outside the C… "Fans expressing opinion is one thing, criminal damage and intent to endanger life is another. "Thankfully no-one was harmed, and officers will liaise with security officials over the coming days to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and identify those involved".British media reported that neither Woodward, 48, nor his family were home. ... large group targeting a property in the Nether Peover … Police have launched an investigation into an attack on the home of Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. A mob of furious Manchester United fans attacked the home of Ed Woodward on Tuesday night, as anger towards the club’s executive vice-chairman took a sinister turn.