SHOCKING footage shows the moment a Labour MP was attacked by a gang of phone thieves in a horror late-night mugging.
Chris Webb – the MP for Blackpool South had been attempting to collect a parcel from a corner shop in Lambeth Walk, south London, just before the attack.
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The gang of phone thieves were caught speeding towards the MP on CCTVCCTV
CCTV footage captured Mr Webb at the corner shop moments before the attackCCTV
The member for Blackpool South said he was uninjured in the attack
He was walking away from a corner shop when he took his phone out of his suit pocket around 10pm yesterday.
CCTV captured the moment masked thieves sped up behind him on electric bikes.
One of the thugs grabbed the MP’s arm and snatched the phone from his hands in a matter of seconds.
Mr Webb tried to chase the criminals as they sped off into the distance.
The 38-year-old then called the police using his Apple Watch as people from nearby shops came out to help him.
Mohammad Khan, the owner of the corner shop where the CCTV footage was recorded, described Chris as a “nice guy” who frequently visits their store, often to collect parcels.
In a post on social media, the MP said he was assaulted by a “group of individuals”.
Fortunately, Chris revealed that he was left uninjured and “ok”.
He praised the Metropolitan Police for their “swift response and support”.
Writing on X, he said: “Last night, as I was returning to my flat in London, I was attacked and mugged by a group of individuals.
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“Luckily, I have no injuries and I am ok. Unfortunately, they just took my phone so I’m without one for the foreseeable future.
“I want to thank the @metpoliceuk for their swift response and support.
“The officers who assisted me went above and beyond. They are a remarkable credit to the force.
“If you need to reach me, please contact my office on 01253 532 401. Thank you.”
Other MPs showed their support in the comments including fellow Labour MPs Kate Osborne, Chris Bryant and Josh Fenton-Glynn.
The MP for Jarrow and Gateshead East said: “That’s awful. Sorry to hear this Chris x.”
Former leader of Liberal Democrats Tim Farron wrote: “That’s awful – I hope you are ok?”
Jacob Collier, MP for Burton and Uttoxeter, added: “So sorry to see this, Chris. Best wishes.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers were called at 21:55hrs on Monday, 4 November following reports of a robbery on Lambeth Walk.
“The victim was approached by a group of men who stole his phone from his hand. Enquiries remain ongoing.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7685/4 November.
“You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
He had been attempting to collect a parcel from a corner shop in Lambeth WalkCCTV
He’s seen walking away seconds before the attackCCTV
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