Ex-New Scotland Yard detective Peter Bleksley condemned the 'epidemic of crime' in London after the robbery and assault of veteran broadcaster Selina Scott by an organised gang in broad daylight.

The former ITN News At Ten anchor has described how the terrifying assault - which took place on busy Piccadilly in Central London - left her 'shattered and traumatised'.

Veteran newsreader criticises Sir Sadiq Khan for lack of police in area following ‘co-ordinated assault’ outside bookshop