Model Julia Restoin Roitfeld Fights Off Muggers in London: A Tale of Courage
SHOCKING MUGGING ORDEAL: Supermodel Julia Restoin Roitfeld Reveals She Fought Off Three Masked Men Who Tried to Rob Her in North London
In a terrifying tale of survival, supermodel and fashion entrepreneur Julia Restoin Roitfeld has spilled the beans on her harrowing encounter with three masked men who attempted to mug her while she was walking near her north London home. The 44-year-old stunner shared the shocking details on her Instagram page last week, revealing that she managed to escape the situation safely.
The Paris-born beauty, daughter of former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief, is no stranger to the spotlight, having fronted campaigns for top brands like Tom Ford and Lancome. But even she wasn't prepared for the terrifying ordeal that went down on her own doorstep. In a series of Instagram posts, Julia recounted how three masked men in hoodies and balaclavas on bikes came at her full speed, circling around her.
"I almost got mugged by three guys in masks, hoodies and balaclavas on bikes coming at me full speed and circling around me. Not sure how I got it in me to yell at the top of my lungs, but f*, London get your st together," Julia wrote, tagging the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Islington council in her post.
The supermodel's terrifying tale comes on the heels of another high-profile attack involving Bridgerton actress Genevieve Chenneour. Both women have spoken out about their experiences, with Julia expressing concerns about safety on the streets of London - particularly for women and children.
"I don't know how I got it in me to yell at the top of my lungs, but f*, London get your st together," Julia wrote, echoing her sentiments about the capital's safety issues. "In 16 years in New York, I was never afraid to walk back home at night. It's exhausting to have to be alert non-stop and terrified for my daughter and all the girls and kids out there."
Julia's comments come as concerns about street robberies and attacks involving mopeds and bikes continue to plague several areas of London. According to statistics, muggings remain significantly above the UK average across north London.
In related news, Genevieve Chenneour revealed that she has moved out of London following her own terrifying attack on February 8. The actress bravely fought back against her attacker, Zacariah Boulares, 18, at a Joe & The Juice while walking her dog. Despite embarking on a "ruthless" spree of thefts, Boulares was jailed for just 22 months.
The prolific teenage criminal was scolded by the judge as he put his middle finger up at members of the public gallery before being taken down to the police cells at Isleworth Crown Court. The shocking sentencing has left many wondering what will happen when Boulares is released back onto the streets.
As Julia Restoin Roitfeld's ordeal serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by women and children on London's streets, it's clear that something needs to be done to address these safety concerns. Until then, the city's residents will continue to live in fear of becoming the next victim.
TheScholarlyNote.com has learned that Julia Restoin Roitfeld is currently seeking therapy to cope with the trauma of her attack. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
