Comedian and actor Paul Whitehouse was reportedly the victim of a mugging at a cash machine in north London, his wife said in a social media post.
In an Instagram message, his wife wrote that Whitehouse had been "mugged at a cash machine behind a Sainsbury's in Islington." The post did not give further information about the timing of the incident, whether anyone was injured, or whether police had been notified.
Whitehouse is a well-known figure in British comedy, with a long career in sketch shows, television and film. The report of the incident comes amid wider public discussion about street crime in parts of London, though no connection has been drawn between this event and broader trends.
At the time of publication there were no additional details available from Whitehouse or his representatives. The Instagram post remains the primary public account of the incident.