Veteran actress Susan Hampshire was mugged on the London Underground this week, losing both her phone and purse during the ordeal.
The 87-year-old star, best known for her roles in Monarch of the Glen, The Grand, and The Royal, briefly spoke about the incident while attending a Talking Pictures event in London.
“I was mugged on the underground the other day. I wish I’d put my money in my bra because I lost my phone and my purse,” Susan shared.
The triple Emmy Award winner, who has been a familiar face on British TV for decades, didn’t offer further details about the mugging but appeared in good spirits at the event as reported by The Daily Mail.
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Hampshire’s illustrious career began in 1947 when, at just 10 years old, she starred in The Woman in the Hall, directed by the legendary Jack Lee. Her talent quickly propelled her to stardom, and she became a household name during the 1960s and 1970s, earning acclaim for her work across both film and television.
She found particular success with several BBC miniseries, including The Pallisters, solidifying her status as one of Britain’s most beloved actresses.
Hampshire’s ordeal comes amid growing concerns over rising crime rates on London’s transport network.
Recent statistics reveal that violent crime on the Tube has surged, with 2023 marking the worst year on record. Between January and December last year, 22,562 crimes were reported — a staggering 52% increase from 2022.
The incident also comes as it was reported that police would no longer need a warrant to search a property for a stolen phone under measures to be introduced in the Government’s new Bill to tackle crime.
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Officers would gain new powers to act in the “golden hour” of investigations to search a place where stolen items have been electronically located, such as through a phone-tracking app, wifi access or Bluetooth.
Ministers believe it would mean police could take faster action to recover stolen goods by getting approval from an inspector or higher ranking officer instead of getting a warrant from court.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the new powers after towns and cities reported seeing street theft “shoot up” over several years, and said it is “extremely frustrating” for victims to see where their phones are but nothing is done.
The Government’s new Crime and Policing Bill is to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday with a range of measures from tackling knife crime to antisocial behaviour.
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