A man has appeared at court after the wife of Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana had a £62,000 handbag and a gold Rolex Watch stolen in a street robbery.
Melanie Kamayou, 35, was targeted outside a restaurant in the upmarket Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, which is popular with Premier League stars.
It’s understood the robbery, which happened around 10pm on March 29, took place in the restaurant’s car park.
Liam Ross, 25, from the Wibsey area of Bradford, has been charged with the high-value robbery.
Ross, who is also charged with being concerned in the supply of cannabis, appeared today via videolink from HMP Altcourse at Chester Crown Court.
He spoke only to confirm his name and no pleas were entered.
Judge Patrick Thompson set a provisional trial date for the week commencing September 22.
Ross was remanded in custody and will next appear at a plea and trial preparation hearing on June 9.
Melanie Kamayou, 35, was targeted outside a restaurant in the upmarket Cheshire village of Alderley Edge, which is popular with Premier League stars. She is pictured here with her husband Andre Onana
Onana has played 98 times for United, most recently in their 3-0 Europa League semi-final first leg victory over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday
Liam Ross (pictured), 25, from the Wibsey area of Bradford, has been charged with the high-value robbery
Ms Kamayou describes herself as a pharmacist, businesswoman and philanthropist on social media, where she regularly posts pictures of her glamorous life with the Cameroon international.
She also frequently posts pictures of herself posing with luxury handbags.
Ms Kamayou has been married to Onana since 2023 and moved to the UK with him when he joined Man Utd from Inter that summer.
They reportedly have a son together.
Onana has played 98 times for United, most recently in their 3-0 Europa League semi-final first leg victory over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday.
