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Melanie Hamrick Attacked Outside London Club: Police Involved

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Melanie Hamrick, fiancée of Mick Jagger, says she was attacked outside Annabel's club in London on February 10.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, she described being grabbed from behind by two individuals and said friends intervened, with some describing the incident as an 'opportunist mugging' in a context involving the death of Alexander Key.
The Metropolitan Police acknowledged the incident and urged Hamrick to report it.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 London riots erupted after the police shooting of Mark Duggan on August 4, igniting protests that escalated into widespread violence and looting across the city. By August 10, over 3,000 arrests were made, with significant property damage estimated at £200 million. The riots highlighted deep-rooted issues of racial tension, economic deprivation, and police-community relations in urban Britain.

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Story summary

Melanie Hamrick, fiancée of Mick Jagger, says she was attacked outside Annabel's club in London on February 10.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, she described being grabbed from behind by two individuals and said friends intervened, with some describing the incident as an 'opportunist mugging' in a context involving the death of Alexander Key.
The Metropolitan Police acknowledged the incident and urged Hamrick to report it.

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