Brief
Comedian Paul Whitehouse fights back after mugging on Essex Road
Whitehouse's wife posted on Instagram that he fought off a thief at a cashpoint on Essex Road, Islington.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Comedian Paul Whitehouse was targeted by a thief at a cashpoint behind a Sainsbury’s on Essex Road, Islington, on Friday night, his wife Dr Mine Conkbayir said in an Instagram post.
According to the post, Whitehouse was out buying medication for his wife after she suffered a bad reaction to treatment. The assailant attempted to take his bank card, but Whitehouse fought back and retrieved it, while the perpetrator fled empty‑handed.
Dr Conkbayir urged the public to stay vigilant, noting that Whitehouse returned home with their daughter after the incident. The post also mentioned Whitehouse’s upcoming role as Argus Filch in a new Harry Potter TV series.
Key facts
- Paul Whitehouse was mugged at a cashpoint behind a Sainsbury’s on Essex Road, Islington. (standard.co.uk)
- He fought back and retrieved his bank card while the assailant fled. (standard.co.uk)
- The incident occurred while he was fetching medication for his wife after a bad reaction to treatment. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Comedian Paul Whitehouse fights back against thief who tried to steal cash card”
