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Comedian Seann Walsh has shared a frightening account of life in the capital, revealing he narrowly escaped when a stranger tried to climb into his car at a set of traffic lights.
The 38-year-old, best known for his stand-up career and appearances on shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, described the incident as something “straight out of a video game”, but with very real and unsettling consequences.
Speaking to his Instagram followers, Seann explained that the incident unfolded during what should have been a routine drive.
“New in the adventures of living in London: today whilst waiting at the lights in my car, a guy walked up to my car, opened the passenger side door and went to get in,” he said.
Fortunately, the traffic lights changed at just the right moment.
“Luckily, the traffic lights had changed and I could drive off,” Seann added. “It’s beginning to feel like I’m living in Grand Theft Auto.”
The shocking encounter comes just weeks after Seann was the victim of another crime in the city, a mugging that left him without his mobile phone.
Recounting that incident, the comedian said:
“My phone was stolen (yes, out of my hand and yes, I live in London) a week or so ago and it is now in China if anyone happens to be passing by.”
He even shared a screenshot showing his stolen phone’s location, thousands of miles away, a bizarre reminder of just how far-reaching these crimes can be.
While Seann shared his experiences with his trademark humour, the back-to-back incidents paint a worrying picture of rising street crime and theft in London. Opportunistic muggings and so-called “car-door crimes”, where criminals attempt to enter vehicles stopped in traffic, have been on the rise in major cities across the UK.
For Seann, who often turns everyday life into material for his stand-up, these experiences may one day make it into a comedy routine. But for now, it’s clear that both incidents have left him shaken, and a little more cautious when driving or walking through the city.
Fans flooded his social media with messages of concern, urging him to keep his car doors locked and to be extra vigilant. One wrote: “That’s terrifying, Seann. Keep safe!” while another added: “This is why I always lock my doors the moment I get in the car.”
Whether it’s an unlucky streak or a sign of bigger issues in the city, Seann’s recent experiences are a sobering reminder to always be aware of your surroundings, even when sitting at a red light.
