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Veteran Newsreader Attacked by Robbers in London's West End

  • Selina Scott, a 74-year-old former ITV News at Ten presenter, was attacked and robbed by a gang near a Waterstones in central London last week.
  • She described the assault as a swift, coordinated attack engineered to happen in a busy crowd, occurring in broad daylight with multiple assailants.
  • Scott was struck on the back of her right knee, fought off thieves who unzipped her backpack, and had her purse containing cash, bank cards, and her driving licence stolen.
  • She recounted that the incident occurred near a crowded bus stop, though bystanders were unaware of what was happening, and described feeling both physically bruised and deeply shaken emotionally.
  • Scott criticized the lack of visible police, while the Metropolitan Police stated many officers patrol the West End daily, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns.
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Iconic former ITV presenter left 'traumatised' after being assaulted and robbed

Former ITV News presenter Selina Scott says she has been left “shattered and traumatised” after being robbed by a gang in London.

·Swindon, United Kingdom
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The Sun broke the news in United Kingdom on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
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