Police say around £1 million worth of luxury watches are stolen each month in London’s West End, based on robbery statistics released for January to June this year. The figures indicate 97 watch robberies in that period, including attempted thefts, with stolen goods valued at “millions of pounds.”
The outlets also report that some incidents involve violence. The London Evening Standard says victims are punched, kicked and threatened with knives, with organised gangs targeting wealthy diners and visitors. BBC News adds that separate court proceedings have resulted in three people being sentenced in connection with a £137,000 robbery. The reporting collectively points to frequent robberies, varying from attempts to completed thefts, and ongoing law enforcement responses.
