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The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom said in a statement that it was closely monitoring the condition of a Saudi citizen stabbed in London’s Mayfair district during the early hours of September 4, 2026. According to the embassy, the attack formed part of an attempted robbery in which assailants targeted the victim’s valuables, including a luxury watch. The embassy added that it was coordinating with British authorities to ensure the victim received necessary medical treatment and to press for a swift inquiry into the circumstances.
The embassy urged Saudi citizens in the UK to exercise caution and avoid wearing or displaying valuable belongings in public places. This advisory aligns with a pattern of similar incidents across central London where high-value items have drawn thieves. Metropolitan Police data from recent years shows robberies involving bladed weapons have risen in affluent districts including Mayfair and the West End.
London’s Metropolitan Police secured the scene shortly after the assault and launched an investigation that includes review of surveillance footage from nearby locations. Officers are gathering evidence to identify the assailants who attacked the victim with a knife before fleeing on foot. The victim sustained serious injuries but no update on his current medical status has been made public.
Targeted thefts of luxury watches have become a noted concern in Mayfair, an area known for its high-end restaurants, hotels and shops frequented by international visitors. A report issued by the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime last year highlighted how such robberies often involve small groups employing knives to overcome resistance before escaping with goods valued in the tens of thousands of pounds. Similar cases have drawn repeated warnings from law enforcement about the risks of openly displaying expensive items in public.
The embassy has asked British security services to conclude their investigation promptly and establish full details of the assault. No arrests have been reported in connection with the incident as inquiries continue. The statement also extended the embassy’s support to the victim and his family during this period.
