Former news anchor, 74, left with bruising and ‘mental scar’ after being surrounded by thieves in London

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