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Michael McIntyre “fine” after moped robbery incident

The star's rep said he is helping police with their enquiries

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Comedian Michael McIntyre is doing “fine”, his wife has said, after he was robbed by a gang of hammer-wielding thieves on mopeds.

Kitty McIntyre told reporters the comic was OK as she left their house in leafy north-west London on Tuesday morning.

Asked how the funnyman was doing, she replied “fine”.

And asked if they were concerned about the family’s safety, she replied: “No.”

Michael McIntyre
The windows of Michael McIntyre’s vehicle were smashed (Credit: PA)

Michael, 42, was robbed by a gang while he waited to pick up his children from school.

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The windows of his black Range Rover were smashed and he was reportedly forced to hand over a Rolex watch.

He had been waiting in his vehicle to collect his sons in Golders Green in north London when he was attacked by two males.

The Met Police said they were called to North End Road just before 2pm on Monday.

The force said in a statement: “The victim was stationary in his car when two males on a moped smashed the car windows with a hammer before stealing property.

“No injuries were reported.”

Michael’s agent said the star is “fine” after the incident (Credit: FameFlynet.uk.com)

Michael’s agent told The Sun: “Michael was involved in an incident involving armed robbers.

“He is absolutely fine and helping police with their inquiries.”

Investigators said no arrests have been made and inquiries were continuing.

Witnesses were asked to contact police.

Kitty McIntyre, Michael McIntyre June 30, 2014 Celebrities are seen arriving to the Best of Britain's Creative Industries event, held at Number 10 Downing Street in Westminster,
Michael is currently in the middle of a global tour (Credit: Zed Jameson / FameFlynet.uk.com)

Michael, meanwhile, has not directly addressed the incident himself.

He’s in the middle of his sold-out Big World Tour and currently presents the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show on BBC One.

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