Paul Whitehouse Fights Off Mugger in Islington
Comedian attacked on Essex Road while collecting wife's medication, assailant flees empty-handed.
Callum Smith
Paul Whitehouse, 68, was mugged in London but fought back against his assailant.
The confrontation occurred as Whitehouse picked up medication for his wife, Dr. Mine Conkbayir, who experienced a "bad reaction" to medical treatment.
Whitehouse retrieved his bank card during the struggle; the assailant fled empty-handed. Dr. Mine Conkbayir stated, "He did fight back and retrieved his card, with the perp scuttling away empty-handed. But that's not the point, is it."
Dr. Conkbayir described the event as a "terrifying attack" targeting Whitehouse while he bought her medicine. She urged public caution, stating, "So, please, everyone - I don't mean to patronise, but please be super vigilant out there."
So, please, everyone - I don't mean to patronise, but please be super vigilant out there.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan claims personal robbery rates fall in London, attributing this to investment in police numbers. This investment reportedly resulted in a 50 per cent reduction in personal robbery and a 25 per cent reduction in personal theft.
However, crime soared in London since Sadiq Khan came into power. Other incidents include Mourad Aid jailed for stealing a suitcase from Jenson Button's wife Brittny in 2025, and Zacariah Boulares stealing Genevieve Chennour's phone in 2025.
Boulares also threatened to behead Aled Jones while stealing his Rolex.