On February 5 and 6, 2024, London witnessed a spate of violent incidents as individuals armed with machetes attacked passengers on a bus in an attempt to steal their iPhones, with one reported location being Southall. These attacks have led to a wave of criticism directed at Mayor Sadiq Khan, with detractors questioning his 'diversity is our strength' message and expressing incredulity at his continued popularity despite the rise in violent crime.
Machete-wielding thug runs at man on bus in 'bid to steal his iPhone' https://t.co/og1iWrmZ9V https://t.co/iUssoAZ1sg
A pack of armed thugs, armed with machetes, attack passengers on a London bus, stealing their iPhones. Lawless London under @SadiqKhan. https://t.co/AChWloVAvY
We asked residents of Tower Hamlets, ‘What do you think about @SadiqKhan’ This gentleman had a lot to say… @media_reclaim | @LDN_pressoffice https://t.co/JTjebUUlYJ
Machete attacks on a London bus to hand over iPhones. And yet, Sadiq Khan will still win. Madness. https://t.co/2aoeSOhDxy
A man Armed with a machete tries to rob a man's iphone on a bus in London. Cc ( Southall_finest ) https://t.co/OrVKARxHIp
More evidence of Mayor @SadiqKhan's "diversity is our strength" as a man tries to rip off a door of an Uber. https://t.co/pYk3JiPcEQ