The MP for Blackpool South said that he his mobile phone was snatched by the thugs but he escaped without injuries.
The MP for Blackpool South said that his mobile phone was snatched by the thugs but he escaped without injuries.
'Luckily, I have no injuries and I am ok. Unfortunately, they just took my phone so I’m without one for the foreseeable future.'He added: 'I want to thank the Met Police for their swift response and support. The officers who assisted me went above and beyond. They are a remarkable credit to the force.'
Mr Webb became the MP for Blackpool South after Labour's massive by-election victory in May. He received 10,825 votes at the time, with the Tories embarrassingly trailing behind with just 3,218.
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