Paul Whitehouse mugged while buying medicine for his wife

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 16:44 · Archive

Fast Show and Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse was attacked at a cashpoint in Islington on Friday night.

Paul Whitehouse, the 68-year-old star of the BBC series Gone Fishing, was attacked at a cashpoint beside a Sainsbury's Local on Essex Road in Islington on Friday night. He had gone out to buy medicine for his wife, Dr Mine Conkbayir, who had suffered a bad reaction to treatment.

According to Dr Conkbayir, Whitehouse fought back during the attempted mugging. He managed to retrieve his bank card, and the attacker fled the scene empty-handed.

Dr Conkbayir shared details of the incident on Instagram, saying her husband had been frustrated but decided to speak out in the hope of raising awareness. 'I asked whether he'd like me to post – he said yes – in the hope that it might help folk to be more aware when out and about,' she wrote. She urged people to 'be super vigilant' and warned against becoming complacent when out and about.

How it is being reported

• Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse 'mugged in terrifying attack in Islington' while buying his wife's medicineThe attempted mugging reportedly took place on Friday night at a cashpoint on Essex Road in IslingtonEvening Standard · 17 Oct, 16:28
• Paul Whitehouse mugged in terrifying attack while out buying his wife’s medicine'Well, a horrid start to the weekend.'Metro · 17 Oct, 13:55

In this story: Paul Whitehouse · Dr Mine Conkbayir · Islington · Essex Road · BBC

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