Blackpool South MP Chris Webb 'attacked and mugged' by masked group in London
Webb praised the efforts of officers from the Metropolitan Police
A Blackpool MP was the victim of an assault in London by a ‘group of masked youths’.
Chris Webb, MP for Blackpool South, was returning to his London-based flat yesterday evening (4 November) when he was ‘attacked and mugged by a group of individuals’.
Webb praised the efforts of officers from the Metropolitan Police who provided him with support after the incident.
He said that he did not suffer any injuries as a result of the attack but has been left without his phone.
Webb told The Blackpool Lead: “At 10pm last night, as I was returning to my flat in London from work on foot, I was attacked and mugged by a group of five or six masked youths on bikes.
“They stole my phone but luckily I have no injuries and I am ok.
“I want to thank the Metropolitan Police Service for their swift response and support. The officers who assisted me went above and beyond and are a remarkable credit to the force.”
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told The Blackpool Lead: “Officers were called at 21:55hrs on Monday, 4 November following reports of a robbery in Lambeth.
“The victim was approached by a group of men who stole his phone from his hand.
“Enquiries remain ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7685/4 November.
“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”