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Mugger Attacked Cashpoint Shopper in Islington, Police Unclear

By Drooid · Oct 18, 2026, 6:09 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Paul Whitehouse, 68, fought off a mugger at a cashpoint in Islington.
He was buying medication for his wife, Dr. Mine Conkbayir, after her adverse reaction to treatment.
Dr. Mine Conkbayir posted on Instagram urging the public to be “super vigilant.”
Police involvement remains unclear, with no confirmation of a formal complaint or investigation.
The incident raised concerns about safety at cashpoints in London.

History

Historical Context

In 1997, the London Metropolitan Police recorded a surge of 1,200 ATM-related assaults, prompting the Home Office to issue new safety guidelines. The police chief, Sir John Stevens, ordered the Bank of England to fund 150 additional CCTV units at cashpoints across the city. Today’s mugging of Paul Whitehouse at an Islington cashpoint echoes that 1997 wave, as Dr. Mine Conkbayir’s Instagram plea mirrors the earlier public-vigilance campaign. The incident reinforces calls for updated security measures and may spur renewed investment in surveillance and police patrols.

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Story summary

Paul Whitehouse, 68, fought off a mugger at a cashpoint in Islington.
He was buying medication for his wife, Dr. Mine Conkbayir, after her adverse reaction to treatment.
Dr. Mine Conkbayir posted on Instagram urging the public to be “super vigilant.”
Police involvement remains unclear, with no confirmation of a formal complaint or investigation.
The incident raised concerns about safety at cashpoints in London.

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