Alain Prost: Formula 1 great injured in masked raid, Swiss media says - BBC Sport

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was injured when a masked gang raided his home near Geneva, Swiss media reports.

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alain Prost won four Formula One world titles

Formula 1 great Alain Prost suffered a head injury when a masked gang raided his home, Swiss media reports claim.

The violent robbery took place at the home of the French four-time world champion in Nyon, about 25km north of Geneva, according to Blick., external

Police have confirmed a family was targeted by robbers at around 8:30am on Tuesday, but have not released the victims' identities.

"Several masked individuals entered the house. Once inside, they threatened the occupants and slightly injured one family member in the head, under circumstances that are still being investigated," a statement from the Vaud cantonal police force said.