Comedy star Paul Whitehouse mugged at London cashpoint

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 10:32 · Archive

Paul Whitehouse, 68, fought back against a mugger attempting to take his card at a cashpoint in Islington on Friday night.

Paul Whitehouse, 68, a comedian known for The Fast Show and Gone Fishing, was attacked at a cashpoint behind a Sainsbury's on Essex Road in Islington on Friday night. Someone attempted to take his card as he withdrew money. He fought back and retrieved the card; the attacker left without taking anything.

Dr Mine Conkbayir, his wife, posted about the incident on Instagram on Saturday. She said Whitehouse had gone out to get her medication when the mugging occurred. She described it as 'a horrid start to the weekend'. In her post, Dr Conkbayir said she had initially kept quiet about it but that Whitehouse agreed to let her share the story in the hope it would encourage people to be more vigilant when out and about.

Whitehouse is scheduled to perform with The Fast Show's live stage show at Oxford's New Theatre in February.

How it is being reported

• UK comedy legend and Harry Potter star, 68, mugged in 'horrid' attackA UK comedy legend and Harry Potter star fought back against a mugger in a "horrid" attack in London.Oxfordshire Guardian · 18 Oct, 10:10
• UK comedy legend and Harry Potter star, 68, mugged in 'horrid' attackA UK comedy legend and Harry Potter star fought back against a mugger in a "horrid" attack in London.Oxford Mail · 18 Oct, 10:10

In this story: Paul Whitehouse · Dr Mine Conkbayir · Essex Road, Islington · The Fast Show · Gone Fishing

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