Beckham buys bullet-proof shirts

David Beckham has been fitted with bullet-proof clothing after a kidnap attempt on his family.

The England captain has spent £1,000 on body armour, including a long-sleeved protective top, on the advice of his new security team.

Sources close to the football star say he is taking no chances following the alleged abduction plot against his wife Victoria and young sons Brooklyn and Romeo.

Beckham, 27, is reported to have been trying out the protective clothing all week.

He finally chose a thin top which would be difficult to detect worn under everyday clothing. A friend said: "It is state-of-the-art stuff. It may sound drastic but this is a heavy situation.

"The incident has really rocked the family."

The multi-millionaire Manchester United star and former Spice Girl Victoria, 28, have also tightened security at their homes in Cheshire and Hertfordshire.

Beckham had already spent £160,000 on a bullet-proof Mercedes following a series of threats. Five men have been arrested over the alleged kidnap plot.