Love Island star Arabella Chi has been violently attacked as thugs dragged her out of her car after slashing her tyres.

The reality star "feared for her life" and was said to be targeted by an organised crime gang. The model who is currently dating Manchester City defender Ruben Dias had her tyres slashed on her £60,000 motor as she made her way back to the UK.

After leaving the boat the star was, the gang fled with Arabella's luxury handbag, purse, and passport. It is reported that she was travelling from Ibiza to Barcelona with her dad Paul.

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As her panicked father went to get some help, the gang struck harder and dragged her out of the vehicle. It has also been reported that she is without injury and is now safe at home.

Arabella
Arabella was attacked

A source told The Sun said: “When he left the vehicle, she locked herself inside and waited. But once the men saw she was alone, they ran to the vehicle and attacked her. Arabella heard the doors unlock before being dragged out. She was absolutely terrified - but she screamed and fought back. She had no idea what these men wanted and feared the worst, they raided the car for everything they could."

Arabella
She was left terrified

Daily Star has asked Arabella's reps for comment. According to the publication, the police told her may have been targeted due to having a British number plate. The gangs are thought to have used a device which unlocked Arabella's car remotely to gain their way inside the vehicle. She was also heard pleading with the men to let her keep her phone during the robbery.

Arabella
She was targeted by a gang

Her footballer boyfriend Ruben has been supporting his partner after the awful attack which took place on Thursday night (November 9). The pair are thought to have begun their romance in the summer. This comes after she was seen partying with the stars including Hollywood royalty Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in Ibiza earlier this year.

Prior to this, Arabella dated Wes Nelson for a year-long relationship in 2021 and moved in together in London. Arabella first found fame in 2019 when she entered the ITV villa but failed to find love on the show.

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