errifying footage reveals the second a pair have been mugged in broad daylight by knife-wielding thugs who stole their watches.
The surprising theft occurred in Pond Place, Chelsea, on Monday afternoon – and noticed a screaming lady held at knifepoint by a balaclava-clad thief.
Two hooded individuals wearing black leapt from a automobile earlier than ambushing the girl, in her 30s, and a person in his 40s as they walked by means of the upmarket space.
The thieves – one seemingly armed with a knife – tussle with the feminine sufferer as she lies in a doorway, in cell phone footage shot by an eyewitness. Her screams may be heard ringing out loudly.
Her male companion tries to assist her however one thug grabs him, and he tries desperately to flee.
A person filming the assault threatens to name the police whereas an aged couple – together with a girl brandishing what seems to be an extended stick – come to the victims’ support.
A lady brandishing a stick flies to the victims’ support
/ @CrimeLdnThe thieves then make off in a silver automobile.
The Met has launched an investigation into the theft, after being known as to the scene shortly earlier than 2.40pm on Monday.
Chief Superintendent Owain Richards condemned the “appalling incident”.
“No-one needs to be subjected to such unacceptable violence,” he mentioned.
“Our devoted Theft Crew are investigating and trawling CCTV. Now we have seen an increase in watch robberies, and are focusing our assets within the hotspots.”
No arrests have but been made.
Police are conscious of footage on social media. Any witnesses or these with data that would assist police ought to name 101 ref CAD 3968/22 Aug.
