Nick Grimshaw and 81-year-old mother ‘gassed and robbed by masked criminal gang’ in Ibiza villa

Former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw and his 81-year-old mom have been drugged after which robbed of their vacation villa on Ibiza earlier this month. The Movie star Gogglebox star had rented a luxurious villa on the celebration island to have a good time his fortieth birthday along with his household and fiance.

It’s believed the raids carried out by a gang who’ve beforehand attacked on the island by pumping sedative fuel into properties earlier than breaking in sporting hazmat fits.

It isn’t believed the criminals attacked the TV persona personally however relatively focused the villa, as it’s famend for being utilized by rich guests.

A supply mentioned: “There have been a spate of assaults in luxurious villas throughout Ibiza this summer season. Sadly Nick’s villa was on the goal record, merely resulting from it being recognized for being utilized by excessive web value shoppers.

“The gang would have had no concept who he was. Sadly it’s a case of the incorrect place on the incorrect time however it’s scary to say the least.

“Nick was clearly upset however thought it finest to maintain issues off social media. On the finish of the day it was meant to be a non-public low-key break along with his household.”

It’s believed neither he or his household have been bodily harm within the assault and that he’s now again residence in London.

Nick was pictured in Ibiza final week along with his niece Liv, who appeared on Movie star Gogglebox alongside him, and his fiance Mesh Henry consuming ice cream.

He rose to fame in 2012 when he started internet hosting the Radio 1 breakfast present, changing radio veteran Chris Moyles. He additionally served as a decide on the X issue for one season in 2015.

In 2021, he give up BBC Radio 1 after 14 years and his common slot on the station was changed by a brand new present fronted by Vick Hope and Jordan North.

Different celebrities have claimed to have been victims of robberies aided by aesthetic fuel previously. Former High Gear host Richard Hammond and his spouse Mindy mentioned they’d been gassed as they slept of their St Tropez villa in 2018.