During a trip to the UK for St. Patrick's Day celebrations, a senator named Mr. Byrne was mugged, resulting in a fractured shoulder and stolen mobile phone. He had been using Google Maps when approached from behind. The incident reflects a worrying trend, as mobile phone thefts in London have skyrocketed, with reports indicating over 70,000 phones stolen in 2024 alone, a jump of nearly 40% from the previous year. This escalating crime wave is costing Londoners significantly, with estimates suggesting losses could exceed €80 million annually.
It's a matter of life that these things happen and unfortunately I will have the awkwardness of having my arm in a sling for a few weeks but I can live with it.
The latest figures show that mobile phone theft have risen to a record level in London as the number of handsets being stolen has more than tripled in four years.
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