Masked Gang Raids Nick Grimshaw's Ibiza Villa on His 40th Birthday

Former Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw was the victim of a burglary at his rented villa in Ibiza while celebrating his 40th birthday with family. The incident, believed to be part of a recent spate of targeted robberies on the White Isle, saw a masked gang ransack the luxury property.

Grimshaw, who had been enjoying a holiday with his mother, Eileen, and fiancé Mesh Henry, was reportedly asleep when the intruders broke in. The gang, known for using sedative gas to subdue occupants before entering in hazmat suits, are suspected of carrying out a number of similar raids on high-end villas in the area.

A source close to Grimshaw revealed: “There have been a series of attacks on luxury villas in Ibiza this summer. Sadly, Nick's villa was on the target list due to its high-profile clientele. The gang wouldn't have known who he was - it was simply the wrong place at the wrong time.”

The source continued: “Nick was understandably upset but decided to keep the incident off social media. It was supposed to be a private, low-key break with his family. They were all asleep when the raid happened, which made it even more unsettling.”

Despite the unsettling experience, Grimshaw and his family were unharmed. The former DJ has since returned to his London home with his fiancé.

The incident comes as a stark reminder of the ongoing issue of crime on the Balearic island, with authorities struggling to curb the increasing number of high-profile burglaries targeting wealthy holidaymakers.

Grimshaw's villa incident follows a previous holiday in Ibiza earlier this summer. The radio presenter has been a regular visitor to the White Isle for many years, often sharing glimpses of his travels on social media.

Grimshaw and Henry, a dancer who reached the final of the BBC Young Dancer competition in 2015, have been together for several years. The couple, who own a home in North London that has featured on Channel 4's *Celebrity Gogglebox*, announced their engagement in 2022.

While the recent burglary may have cast a shadow on his 40th birthday celebrations, Grimshaw is expected to continue his career in both radio and television, where he remains a popular figure known for his warm personality and witty banter.