MANCHESTER United star Phil Neville is said to have stepped up security at his home after a youth was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

The defender today declined to comment after he and his wife Julie were at their home in Crawshawbooth when a group of youngsters gathered outside their home.

Police were called on Monday night.

A police spokesman said a group shouted abuse and tampered with cars after gathering outside the house at 10pm.

He said: "Patrols attended and one juvenile was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage."