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Comedian Paul Whitehouse fights back against thief who tried to steal cash card

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Reynolds, J. (2026, October 17). Comedian Paul Whitehouse fights back against thief who tried to steal cash card. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/paul-whitehouse-instagram-london-essex-road-islington-b1301302.html

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Dr. Mine Conkbayir posted about an incident where her partner, comedian Paul Whitehouse, was targeted by a thief attempting to steal his cash card at a Sainsbury’s ATM in Islington on Friday night. Whitehouse managed to retrieve his card after fighting back, but the experience left him frustrated. Dr. Conkbayir shared this story via Instagram to raise awareness and encourage people to be more vigilant while out. Whitehouse is known for his roles in popular British shows like The Fast Show and Gone Fishing, and he will also play Argus Filch in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.

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Paul Whitehouse, a 68-year-old British comedian known for his roles in The Fast Show, fought off a mugger who attempted to steal his cash card outside of Sainsbury's on Essex Road in Islington, north London. The incident occurred when Whitehouse was out to pick up medication for his wife, Dr Mine Conkbayir, who had experienced a bad reaction to some treatment and was feeling unwell. Conkbayir posted about the event on Instagram, urging people to be "super vigilant" while out.

The Standard reported that Whitehouse managed to retrieve his card from the assailant, who fled empty-handed. This incident is seen as part of an ongoing concern over rising crime rates in London under Mayor Sadiq Khan's leadership. Conkbayir, an ADHD advocate and award-winning author, emphasized her post's aim was to raise awareness about personal safety rather than to criticize or patronize the public.

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“Both articles describe Paul Whitehouse fighting off a mugger attempting to steal his card outside a Sainsbury's on Essex Road in Islington, north London, on the same date.”

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Dr Mine Conkbayir posted on Instagram to say he had gone out to get her some medication on Friday night when someone tried to take his card at a cashpoint behind a Sainsbury’s in Essex Road, Islington. asserted

someone → post → Road

She said he fought back and retrieved his card, but was left “frustrated”. asserted

he → say → card

Dr Conkbayir said in the post: “Well, a horrid start to the weekend, would be an understatement. asserted

start → say → weekend

“Yesterday, I had a bad reaction to some treatment, which has left me feeling rather rotten. asserted

which → have → me

“So, last night, Paul dashed out to get me some meds. asserted

Paul → dash → meds

“He was mugged on Essex Road (Islington) – at the cashpoint behind the Sainsbury’s local. asserted

He → mug → Sainsbury

“He did fight back and retrieved his card, with the perp scuttling away empty-handed. asserted

perp → fight → card

But that’s not the point, is it. asserted

it → ’ → ?

“I kept shtum, out of respect, but he just came over, having taken our daughter to our football, still frustrated. asserted

he → keep → football

“I asked whether he’d like me to post – he said yes – in the hope that it might help folk to be more aware when out and about. uncertain

folk → ask → hope

“So please, everyone – I don’t mean to patronise, but please be super vigilant out there.” asserted

I → mean → ?

Whitehouse is known for his work on hits shows The Fast Show and Gone Fishing. asserted

Whitehouse → know → shows

It has also been announced that he will play the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry caretaker Argus Filch in the new Harry Potter TV series. asserted

he → play → series

Comedian Paul Whitehouse fights back against thief who tried to steal cash card

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