Labour MP Chris Webb Mugged Near London Flat
MP Attacked and Phone Stolen
Blackpool South Labour MP Chris Webb was mugged by a gang as he returned home in London on Monday evening. The attackers made off with his mobile phone, but luckily, Webb was left unhurt.
He shared the ordeal on X (formerly Twitter): “Last night, as I was returning to my flat in London, I was attacked and mugged by a group of individuals. Luckily, I have no injuries and I am ok. Unfortunately, they just took my phone so I’m without one for the foreseeable future.”
Webb also praised the police involved, calling them a “remarkable credit to the force.”
Fellow MPs Offer Support
- Labour colleague Josh Fenton-Glynn wished him well, saying, “Hope you’re okay, mate.”
- MP Jacob Collier added his sympathies: “So sorry to see this, Chris. Best wishes.”
Phone Thefts Surge in London
The mugging highlights a worrying rise in phone thefts across London. Official figures reveal over 66,500 mobile phones were stolen between October 2023 and September 2024 — a staggering 40% increase compared to the year before.
The government has pledged to tackle this spike in “snatch thefts,” as recent data shows the problem worsening nationwide.
No Further Comments Yet
Chris Webb, who secured his seat in a major by-election last May, and the Metropolitan Police have not issued additional statements following the attack.
