Police are investigating claims that former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli threatened Wythenshawe residents when he visited his mum.

It is alleged the Italian footballer threatened his mum’s neighbours for taking pictures of his Ferrari.

The  incident happened on Pewsey Road, Peel Hall on Thursday,  while Balotelli was visiting his mum,  Rose.

A neighbour told the Manchester Evening News Balotelli launched a tirade at her after other residents came out to take pictures of the £250,000 car.

A police spokesman said: “We are investigating a report of threatening behaviour. Officers will be speaking to all concerned in due course.”