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Boxer Amir Khan “robbed at gunpoint” in East London

Boxer Amir Khan has said that he has been robbed at gunpoint while shopping out with his wife in Leyton, East London.

Khan took to Twitter to say that he had a “gun pointed in my face” as two men stole his watch. He added that “the main thing is we’re both safe”.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident on High Road, Leyton on Monday night at 21:15. In a statement, the police said, “A man aged in his 30s is alleged to have been approached by two males who threatened him with a firearm before stealing his watch and fleeing.”

“There were no reports of any shots fired or any injuries. Police responded and conducted an area search.

“At this very early stage there have been no arrests. An investigation has begun and police are following a number of enquiries.”

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