F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone Mugged

[Deak]

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has been mugged outside his central London business headquarters.
Jewelery valued at £200,000 was stolen in the robbery on Wednesday.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11844613

[PaulB]

Wish I got there first haha

[GommeInc]

Not the most amazing news :P Whoever did it is pretty low life though, attacking an 80 year old man :/

[Jordy]

'fraid this is his fault, he's one of the most well known billionaires in the UK. He should clearly have bodyguards with him at all times it has to be said. That's not to say it's terrible he's been mugged, but I don't have much sympathy.

[AgnesIO]

If the thugs get caught, can I be one of the ones who gets to kick them repeatedly, while they are held to the ground? Oh, and I want to be wearing ice skates.

[Conservative,]

Sucks for him but he should've had protection.

[AgnesIO]

Sucks for him but he should've had protection.

He shouldn't though.

Just because you are billionaire does not mean you should have to have protection.

Thugs who get caught doing like this would be better off dead.

[Conservative,]

He shouldn't though.

Just because you are billionaire does not mean you should have to have protection.

Thugs who get caught doing like this would be better off dead.

If you're a billionaire you're going to be targeted - common sense.

[AgnesIO]

If you're a billionaire you're going to be targeted - common sense.

That isn't what I said.

What I said was, just because you are a billionaire does not mean you should have to be scared of your life. Bring back the death penalty and see how brave people are then :l

[Jordy]

He shouldn't though.

Just because you are billionaire does not mean you should have to have protection.

Thugs who get caught doing like this would be better off dead.Yes it does?

They're only some basic robbers not Saddam Hussein, I'd rather they robbed multi-billionaires asking for it than vulnerable pensioners on a council estate tbh.

[GommeInc]

Yes it does?

They're only some basic robbers not Saddam Hussein, I'd rather they robbed multi-billionaires asking for it than vulnerable pensioners on a council estate tbh.
Neither obviously being the better option :P He shouldn't have to have security around him 24/7, but in a place like London it's a must for people of his status, unfortunately.

EDIT: Then again, did they even know who he was? He may of just been unlucky.

[AgnesIO]

Yes it does?

They're only some basic robbers not Saddam Hussein, I'd rather they robbed multi-billionaires asking for it than vulnerable pensioners on a council estate tbh.

Yes, he asked for it. No he didn't?


Neither obviously being the better option :P He shouldn't have to have security around him 24/7, but in a place like London it's a must for people of his status, unfortunately.

Obviously with the kind of people in the world there are, he should. However I never said he shouldn't have protection.

I said he shouldn't NEED to.

[Conservative,]

I agree with bringing back the death penalty, but people who are rich know wht they're getting themselves into.

Whetted they should have to have protection or not I don't care it's a fact they should have it and if they don't their fault if they're targeted.

[GommeInc]

Obviously with the kind of people in the world there are, he should. However I never said he shouldn't have protection.

I said he shouldn't NEED to.
Indeed, and I agree, unfortunately that's the world we live in, or what London is like :P

[Jordy]

Yes, he asked for it. No he didn't?He one of the few instantly recognisable billionaires in the world, he carries £200k in jewellery around with him and was outside the Formula One offices so it could of easily been predicted/planned that he would be there, and he should therefore have security with him.

Milestone what point are you getting at? Of course he shouldn't need to. I shouldnt have to tell my parents where I go when I go out as it'd be nice if there was nothing to worry about, it'd also be nice not to have a front door as it'd be nice if there wasn't the potential of someone unwanted coming in. It'd also be nice if we were all equal, had everything we wanted and live in a free country. We don't live in some sort of a communist utopia so leave your dreaming till you go to bed.

[-:Undertaker:-]

'fraid this is his fault, he's one of the most well known billionaires in the UK. He should clearly have bodyguards with him at all times it has to be said. That's not to say it's terrible he's been mugged, but I don't have much sympathy.

Maybe he likes leading as normal a life as possible when going outside, I wouldn't want to be wrapped in bubblewrap 24/7 either although thats what some people are intent on it seems in this era, with everything to be afraid of and everything to die from.

[AgnesIO]

He one of the few instantly recognisable billionaires in the world, he carries £200k in jewellery around with him and was outside the Formula One offices so it could of easily been predicted/planned that he would be there, and he should therefore have security with him.

Milestone what point are you getting at? Of course he shouldn't need to. I shouldnt have to tell my parents where I go when I go out as it'd be nice if there was nothing to worry about, it'd also be nice not to have a front door as it'd be nice if there wasn't the potential of someone unwanted coming in. It'd also be nice if we were all equal, had everything we wanted and live in a free country. We don't live in some sort of a communist utopia so leave your dreaming till you go to bed.

So he is a billionaire? So to him £200k jewellery is like 5000th of his wealth. So that's like someone with £100k walking around with £20 jewellery. He is hardly asking to be targetted?

Also, might I point out I would never want a communist state - and I made that quite clear. I just think anyone who think it is his fault for being successful is stupid.


Maybe he likes leading as normal a life as possible when going outside, I wouldn't want to be wrapped in bubblewrap 24/7 either although thats what some people are intent on it seems in this era, with everything to be afraid of and everything to die from.

Totally agree with you here Dan.

[Jordy]

If he wants to live a normal life then so be it but I just hope he's not that bothered he's been mugged then as that's 'normal life'. Much like if you're a celebrity, the tabloids will target you. If you're a billionaire, especially a well known one you definitely need protection.

Dan I see your trying to have a dig at the whole health n safety society as ever. However I dont think there's ever been a time in history where one of the richest men in Britain can just walk around without a fear of being robbed, common sense rly.

[AgnesIO]

If he wants to live a normal life then so be it but I just hope he's not that bothered he's been mugged then as that's 'normal life'. Much like if you're a celebrity, the tabloids will target you. If you're a billionaire, especially a well known one you definitely need protection.

Dan I see your trying to have a dig at the whole health n safety society as ever. However I dont think there's ever been a time in history where one of the richest men in Britain can just walk around without a fear of being robbed, common sense rly.

Few people get mugged. And those that do are often seen flashing their property. Henry VIII wasn't mugged was he?

[Conservative,]

Few people get mugged. And those that do are often seen flashing their property. Henry VIII wasn't mugged was he?

But if he was the people who did it & their families would have been executed? Different circumstances completely.

[Sarah]

He's not very Street smart for walking out wearing £200,000 worth of jewellery in my opinion. I think he should of had security, with someone as high as his profile he is going to be aimed at.

[AgnesIO]

But if he was the people who did it & their families would have been executed? Different circumstances completely.

I knew someone would say this.

That is why the death penalty should be brought back.


He's not very Street smart for walking out wearing £200,000 worth of jewellery in my opinion. I think he should of had security, with someone as high as his profile he is going to be aimed at.

Read me post earlier on - £200k of Jewellery to him is like a normal person with £100k walking around with £20 of Jewellery

[Deak]

I think he should on occasions have body guards but to be fair it is his own choice to whether or not he does.

He must know that he is in the spotlight because of people who watch F1 & read newspapers but its not everyday that somebody is targeted is it?

[xxMATTGxx]

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1290824702.jpg

Maybe this will change his mind and get bodyguards.

[Deak]

http://mattgarner.net/upload/images/1290824702.jpg

Maybe this will change his mind and get bodyguards.

Didnt realise it was that bad, i thought they just nicked his stuff and run off!

[Conservative,]

I knew someone would say this.

That is why the death penalty should be brought back.



Read me post earlier on - £200k of Jewellery to him is like a normal person with £100k walking around with £20 of Jewellery

Thing is even if the death penalty came back these guys wouldn't get it...it's for murderers/terrorists/hardcore criminals. Not a small gang of petty thieves.

And no "normal" person has 100k. Most people are in 10k debt. Even so its his fault for not having protection..he's old, he's rich, he's in London. No explanation needed.

[Jordy]

Thing is even if the death penalty came back these guys wouldn't get it...it's for murderers/terrorists/hardcore criminals. Not a small gang of petty thieves.

And no "normal" person has 100k. Most people are in 10k debt. Even so its his fault for not having protection..he's old, he's rich, he's in London. No explanation needed.Totally agree, whilst I'm strongly against the death penalty. When people talk about an eye-for-an-eye I can at least see where they're coming from but some petty thieves being hung is just outrageous by all accounts.

Looks a nasty injury, it also turns out that he had no where near £200k worth on him.

What's Henry VIII got to do with things anyway? The point I was making is that throughout history the extremely rich have needed bodyguards and security, it's not something which has come about recently like Dan implied. I can assure you Henry VIII most definitely did have a few bodyguards if that settles anything :P

[Dean]

Ouch! Why didn't he have a bodyguard if he was such a high profile?

[Alkaz]

To be fair I don't think many people would or even should have a body guard walking from their car to the building they own, regardless of their status. (That's my personal opinion, please don't reply with some massive essay about how they should etc). Most normal people with any morals wouldn't attack an 80 year old man. But then again I guess that's the Britain we live in now. Wasn't an old woman aged like 90 killed this year when she was mugged for literally pounds and left to die in the street?

[AgnesIO]

Thing is even if the death penalty came back these guys wouldn't get it...it's for murderers/terrorists/hardcore criminals. Not a small gang of petty thieves.

And no "normal" person has 100k. Most people are in 10k debt. Even so its his fault for not having protection..he's old, he's rich, he's in London. No explanation needed.

Depends where you live I guess. Normal to me is not 10k debt.

I will make sure I tell my grandad to get body guards. Lives in London, Old, has a bit of money.

So since you say everyone has 10k debt, lets say they actually all have 2k. This mans 200k jewellery would be like someone with 2k walking around with 20p? :S


Totally agree, whilst I'm strongly against the death penalty. When people talk about an eye-for-an-eye I can at least see where they're coming from but some petty thieves being hung is just outrageous by all accounts.

Looks a nasty injury, it also turns out that he had no where near £200k worth on him.

What's Henry VIII got to do with things anyway? The point I was making is that throughout history the extremely rich have needed bodyguards and security, it's not something which has come about recently like Dan implied. I can assure you Henry VIII most definitely did have a few bodyguards if that settles anything :P

You said throughout British history. Henry VIII IS part of British History, and he was the first person I thought of. He had soldiers, but he didn't need them to walk from a car to his OWN building.

Also if the death penalty was brought in, smaller crimes are also likely to have slightly harsher sentences (there would be space in prisons!!)


To be fair I don't think many people would or even should have a body guard walking from their car to the building they own, regardless of their status. (That's my personal opinion, please don't reply with some massive essay about how they should etc). Most normal people with any morals wouldn't attack an 80 year old man. But then again I guess that's the Britain we live in now. Wasn't an old woman aged like 90 killed this year when she was mugged for literally pounds and left to die in the street?

Yes

[Conservative,]

Depends where you live I guess. Normal to me is not 10k debt.

I will make sure I tell my grandad to get body guards. Lives in London, Old, has a bit of money.

So since you say everyone has 10k debt, lets say they actually all have 2k. This mans 200k jewellery would be like someone with 2k walking around with 20p? :S



You said throughout British history. Henry VIII IS part of British History, and he was the first person I thought of. He had soldiers, but he
didn't need them to walk from a car to his OWN building.

Also if the death penalty was brought in, smaller crimes are also likely to have slightly harsher sentences (there would be space in prisons!!)


Yes

Dunno where you live then Mate.

Anyway yes there would be harsher sentences but does that stop people in America? No.

People will keep mugging ect. Especially guys like him if they have no common sense and go around with loads of money and no bodyguard.

It would be nice if he didn't have to but it's the sad truth that he does.

[Jordy]

Depends where you live I guess. Normal to me is not 10k debt.

I will make sure I tell my grandad to get body guards. Lives in London, Old, has a bit of money.

So since you say everyone has 10k debt, lets say they actually all have 2k. This mans 200k jewellery would be like someone with 2k walking around with 20p? :S



You said throughout British history. Henry VIII IS part of British History, and he was the first person I thought of. He had soldiers, but he didn't need them to walk from a car to his OWN building.

Also if the death penalty was brought in, smaller crimes are also likely to have slightly harsher sentences (there would be space in prisons!!)



YesAre you arguing for the sheer hell of it now or just trolling? My point is rich people always have security throughout history. Henry VIII is no exception to this. I'm also assuming Henry VIII didn't have a car :/

[AgnesIO]

Are you arguing for the sheer hell of it now or just trolling? My point is rich people always have security throughout history. Henry VIII is no exception to this. I'm also assuming Henry VIII didn't have a car :/

No I am not. Last time I checked you were arguing with me though.

My point is, rich people have not always had security to get from a car (or another means of transport :l) to a building throughout history.

[Josh]

He one of the few instantly recognisable billionaires in the world, he carries £200k in jewellery around with him and was outside the Formula One offices so it could of easily been predicted/planned that he would be there, and he should therefore have security with him.

Milestone what point are you getting at? Of course he shouldn't need to. I shouldnt have to tell my parents where I go when I go out as it'd be nice if there was nothing to worry about, it'd also be nice not to have a front door as it'd be nice if there wasn't the potential of someone unwanted coming in. It'd also be nice if we were all equal, had everything we wanted and live in a free country. We don't live in some sort of a communist utopia so leave your dreaming till you go to bed.

Never even heard his name.

[Jordy]

Never even heard his name.What other billionaires can you name off by heart?

There really isn't that many other well known billionaires, Bill Gates, Larry Page, Lakshmi Mittal and Roman Abramovich is about it for me. Bernie Ecclestone frequently appears in the media so y'no, he is well known.

[Zak]

I know it's harsh but I don't really like Bernie, but I love F1.

But obviously he is going to be a big target for thieves because of his wealth, it's a shame but there are some real lowlifes around...