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BBC legend Paul Whitehouse was reportedly involved in a horrifying mugging attempt while he was out to get his wife's medicine.
The 68-year-old had a "horrid" start of the weekend after heading out in Islington on an errand for his wife, Dr Mine Conkbayir, who had a "bad reaction" to medical treatment that left her feeling "rotten" and in need of medication.
Paul Whitehouse protects himself
When the actor reacted an ATM, he had to fight off attacker who snatched his card on Essex Road, Islington.
Sharing the incident details, Dr Mine noted, "I kept shtum, out of respect, but he just came over, having taken our daughter to football, still frustrated. 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."
"So please, everyone – I don't mean to patronise, but please be super vigilant out there" she added.
Fans showed support for Paul Whitehouse
Fans rushed to the comment, showing their support for Paul and hailing him for protecting himself, as one comment read, "Oh my well done for fighting back - such a shock to the system. Take care."
"That’s awful! I hope you are recovering and that Paul is ok. Well done to him for fighting back! Not sure I would be so brave!," another user said.
A third comment read, "So sorry to hear this for both of you. Traumatic for Paul even if he managed to fight off the toe rag. Best wishes."
Dr Mine shared that she and Paul considering reporting the incident to the police;however, she did say to one person in the comments, "the police have never helped when it’s happened to me."
