A mugging took place last Friday on July 14. An elderly man was attacked by two individuals driving mopeds. They slashed the Victim's face and stole his possessions. There were a few witnesses present at the scene including celebrity Daniel Radcliffe. Radcliffe approached the victim who was reportedly quite shaken. Daniel consoled the unnamed victim as the authorities were contacted. As of yet police have not been able to locate the attackers and have appealed to the public for any information they might have.
The incident happened last Friday night
The mugging occurred during the late hours of friday night, July 14. The attacks were driving mopeds when they came across their target. According to TIME, the unnamed individual was confronted by the attackers in the richer area of a Chelsea neighborhood. It is clear that the attack on this part of London city was planned by the muggers. The attackers injured the man leaving a cut across his face and also managed to steal the individuals Louis Vuitton bag.
The victim of the attack was a 50-year-old man. He was reportedly very shaken after the incident when he was approached by Daniel Radcliffe. Radcliffe consoled the man while the authorities were notified of the incident.
According to USA Today, the Metropolitan police were aware of a string of robberies taking place in the area. They have appealed to the public for any information that they might have and have urged them to contact the authorities. As of yet, there have been no arrests made.
Bystanders were shocked by Radcliffe's appearance at the scene
As the muggers made off with the 50-year-olds possessions, Daniel Radcliffe approached the individual. The man was very shaken and Daniel tried to console him as another individual at the scene contacted the police. The bystanders at the scene recognized the celebrity immediately.
One of the witnesses present has stated that Radcliffe confirmed his identity to him.
The bystanders have praised the celebrity for his actions. According to Entertainment, no one else stepped up in the situation as it occurred. A representative of Daniel Radcliffe has confirmed that it was, in fact, the star who helped the victim last Friday night. The actor was thanked by a bystander through social media. Neither Radcliffe or his representative have made further comment about the incident.
There has been no further information released about the mugging. Police have stated that the investigation is ongoing and believe that this event is linked to a series of robberies in the area.
