Judge Rinder has spoken out about being mugged by group of thieves - what he said

TV judge Robert Rinder has spoken of his sense of “overwhelming sadness” for a group of thieves who stole his mobile phone in north London

The barrister said he had his phone “grabbed” from his hand during the mugging, which took place near Finchley Road Tube station on Wednesday (24 March) evening.

Revealing details of the robbery on Twitter, Rinder said three “boys” on bikes wearing balaclavas grabbed the device and laughed as he pleaded with them to let it go.

But the famous judge, 42, who stars in his own show ITV’s Judge Rinder, said once his initial anger had subsided he only felt sorry for the youths.

He wrote: “After the rage, I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness for these boys because I’ve seen where their path leads.

“In the meantime we need to champion, train & fully resource our brave police officers – who come from EVERY background – to work with ALL communities to protect us.”

‘Others are less lucky’

Rinder said the thieves, who were wearing balaclavas, “laughed as I shouted to drop it”.

“I’m in shock but am insured & privileged,” he added.

“Others are less lucky. Help me find these people & stop them.”

Rinder has offered a financial reward in return for information leading to the group being tracked down.

Speaking to the Evening Standard about the mugging, the barrister added: “After the limited flush of rage (now gone) I feel an overwhelming sense of sadness for these boys, that this is where they are.