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12 hours ago
- Daily Record
ITV broadcaster left 'traumatised' after being robbed and assaulted in London
Selina Scott was robbed by a London gang in broad daylight in a calculated attack. ITV legend Selina Scott has revealed that she has been left 'traumatised' after she was robbed and assaulted by a group of eight people in central London. The 74-year-old was attacked in broad daylight after she left a Waterstones near Piccadilly. Recounting the attack, former ITV News at Ten reporter said the group of assailants - that were described as appearing to be East Asian and wearing expensive sportswear - at first seemed like a normal group of passers-by as she exited the book store. However, the gang suddenly turned on her. Speaking to the Mail on Sunday, she said: "I was right by a busy bus stop, although no one would have known what was going on. It was slick, brief and clearly engineered to happen in the middle of a crowd." She went on to say that she had been struck behind the knee and found herself cornered in, reports the Mirror. She recalled that she thought she had been stabbed in the leg at the time. Clinging tightly to her designer handbag, the former reporter said that another group then rammed into her from the other side. She said: "I was being attacked from both sides at the same time." Despite trying her best to fight back and hold onto her bag, the attackers were eventually able to unzip the bag and run off with her purse, which contained her cards, cash and drivers license. She admitted: "I still feel shattered after what has happened. I can't believe it happened to me." She revealed that the attack has left her both emotionally shaken and physically bruised: "I'm mentally resilient and physically fit, but if they can attack me in such a brazen way they can attack anyone. "You're left feeling not just traumatised, but stupid that you have somehow let it happen." Famously known for interviewing Donald Trump during her journalism career, Selina's fear has turned into anger. She expressed that she was left outraged as she felt there was a visible absence of law enforcement in the capital city. She said: "I walked up and down some of London's busiest central areas and didn't see a single officer. I'm also furious about the lack of police on our streets. "No wonder the gang who set about me have a sense of impunity—they can do anything they want because they know no one will stop them." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. The Metropolitan police have since responded to the incident and have defended their presence in the area. They stated: "While we understand that the victim was frustrated that she couldn't see any police officers on the street, a significant number of officers patrol the West End every day - not just in uniform on foot, but also in plain clothes and in vehicles to have the best opportunity to identify and apprehend suspects. "We would be happy to talk to the victim to better understand her concerns." However, throughout the whole ordeal, Selina shared that she was ultimately relieved that her attackers weren't carrying a knife. However, this doesn't mean she is still not shaken by the incident: "It was so swift and practised that it was clear it was a coordinated assault."
Wales Online
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce's 'life-changing' passion and movie industry husband
BBC Antiques Roadshow's Fiona Bruce's 'life-changing' passion and movie industry husband Fiona Bruce is a familiar face to BBC viewers, having presented Antiques Roadshow and Question Time, but what do we know of the life she leads away from the cameras? (Image: BBC Studios / Timothe Lambert ) Fiona Bruce, a well-known television personality, has enjoyed a long and distinguished broadcasting career. The 60 year old presenter began her journey at the BBC as a journalist in the 1990s before progressing to present the BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten. Fiona Bruce is a familiar face on the BBC, hosting Antiques Roadshow and Question Time. However, what is known about her personal life outside of television? For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter Fiona's personal life with her husband of 30 years and children. Fiona has been married to Nigel Sharrocks, a businessman and non-executive chairman of Digital Cinema Media, which supplies cinema advertisements to Cineworld, Odeon, and Vue, for 30 years. Before the switch to advertising, Nigel previously held the position of Managing Director of Warner Bros Pictures UK in the 2000s. The couple met while working at an advertising agency and married in July 1994, reports the Mirror. Article continues below Fiona and Nigel have two children, Sam, 27, and Mia, 23. Speaking about the challenges of balancing her career and motherhood, Fiona once revealed to Good Housekeeping: "Did I spend enough time with my children? I think scratch the surface of any working woman and she will always think, 'Probably not.'". "I don't think there's such a thing as quality time with your children," she continued. "I think it's quantity. But there's never been any question that they take precedence over everything in my life, and always have done." In a candid interview with Woman and Home in 2024, Fiona Bruce revealed her more moderate approach to drinking since becoming a mother. "I've turned up for work with a hangover before, but not since the kids came along," she confessed as she looked forward to her 60th birthday celebrations. "I'm a very light drinker these days. "If I'm out, I don't particularly want to go to bed early, and if I have more than a couple of glasses of wine, I get really sleepy, and I don't want to be sleepy because I want to enjoy the night!". Her 'life changing passion' Fiona's passion for antiques has only deepened since she began presenting Antiques Roadshow in 2008. Speaking to The Sunday Post in 2019, Fiona expressed how the show has significantly impacted her life. "I know more than when I started, that's for sure, and I'm a hugely enthusiastic antiques buyer, auction bidder and junk shop devotee," she said. "It sounds a bit dramatic, but it has changed my life. I'm not interested in shopping for modern things. It started as an interest on the programme and now it's a passion,". Away from the television screen, Fiona enjoys spending time in her garden. During an appearance on The One Show in 2022, she discussed her gardening hobby with former host Jermaine Jenas, humorously remarking: "Not a very talented one though!". Article continues below See Fiona on the Antiques Roadshow, BBC iPlayer and Sunday evenings.
Edinburgh Live
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Antiques Roadshow star Fiona Bruce's private life including high-powered husband
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Fiona Bruce is a well-known star in the TV world all thanks to her extensive career in broadcasting. The presenter, 60, has been gracing our screens for years, having initially joined the BBC as a journalist in the 1990s before progressing to present the BBC News at Six and BBC News at Ten. While Fiona Bruce is a familiar face on the BBC thanks to Antiques Roadshow and Question Time, what do we know about her life off-screen? Fiona's home life with her husband of 30 years and children Fiona is married to businessman Nigel Sharrocks, who holds the position of non-executive chairman at advertising company Digital Cinema Media, which provides cinema advertisements to Cineworld, Odeon, and Vue cinema chains. He previously held the role of Managing Director of Warner Bros Pictures UK in the 2000s. The couple tied the knot in July 1994, reportedly first crossing paths when they both worked at an advertising agency. (Image: Rex Features) The couple have two children together, Sam, 27, and Mia, 23. Discussing the challenges of juggling motherhood with her career, Fiona once confessed to Good Housekeeping: "Did I spend enough time with my children? I think scratch the surface of any working woman and she will always think, 'Probably not.' "I don't think there's such a thing as quality time with your children," she added. "I think it's quantity. But there's never been any question that they take precedence over everything in my life, and always have done." In another chat, Fiona disclosed that she became a "light drinker" after having children. "I've turned up for work with a hangover before, but not since the kids came along,' she admitted to Woman & Home in 2024 ahead of celebrating her 60th birthday party. "I'm a very light drinker these days. If I'm out, I don't particularly want to go to bed early, and if I have more than a couple of glasses of wine, I get really sleepy, and I don't want to be sleepy because I want to enjoy the night!' (Image: Mirrorpix) Fiona's 'life-changing' passion Fiona's 'life-changing' passion for antiques has become a central part of her life since she began presenting Antiques Roadshow in 2008. In a heartfelt chat with The Sunday Post back in 2019, Fiona opened up about how the show has transformed her interests. "I know more than when I started, that's for sure, and I'm a hugely enthusiastic antiques buyer, auction bidder and junk shop devotee," she confessed. "It sounds a bit dramatic, but it has changed my life. I'm not interested in shopping for modern things. It started as an interest on the programme and now it's a passion," she elaborated. Fiona's hobby away from TV Away from the TV lights, Fiona is also quite the green-fingered gal, enjoying her time in the garden and looking after her veggies. During a cosy segment on The One Show in 2022, ex-host Jermaine Jenas quizzed her about her gardening skills, to which Fiona humorously responded: "Not a very talented one though!" You can catch up on Antiques Roadshow on BBC iPlayer
