Annabel Croft has revealed she was assaulted in broad daylight by a masked man in London.
Sharing an update on her “terrifying experience” on Tuesday, the former tennis player, 57, explained how her phone was stolen during a bike attack.
The attempted robbery is typical of e-bike criminals operating across the capital, often acting in pairs and using mopeds or e-bikes to make a quick getaway.
There have been a spate of phone thefts lately, with two incidents caught on camera in as many days.
Annabel told how her phone was stolen “out of her hands” while she waited for a taxi outside Kings Cross station.
Annabel Croft, 57, reveals she was assaulted in broad daylight by a masked man in London.
In an Instagram update, he wrote: “Just wanted to warn people who are alone in London. I’ve just been mugged waiting for a taxi outside King’s Cross St Pancras.
“The man was on a bicycle and was wearing a black balaclava. He walked straight towards me and took the phone out of my hands.”
“He left with it, but luckily I dropped my phone and got it back. Frightening!
‘On a positive note, there are lovely people out there. Luckily, a lovely gentleman witnessed it and came to help me. Thanks to whoever you are.’