ping...Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone was punched and kicked to the ground by robbers as they stole jewellery from him and his girlfriend.
The 80-year-old billionaire was attacked outside the headquarters of his business empire Formula One Holdings in Knightsbridge, central London, on Wednesday night as Fabiana Flosi looked on in horror.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1333205/Bernie-Ecclestone-mugged-200-000-jewellery-doorstep.html
Gee, it was not that long ago that we had these Bernie's comments on Button's attack in Brazil
“They [robbers] look for victims, they look for anyone that looks like a soft touch and not too bright,” he contended.
“The people that look a bit soft and simple, they will always have a go at
"I’ve never, ever had a problem – it’s as safe here as anywhere in the world".
Ecclestone, 80, went on to state that his experience of Brazil was that it was as safe as anywhere else in the world.
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How sporting of Mr. Ecclestone to prove his point by looking soft, so he could be mugged in the UK. What a guy.
I *am* thankful that he wasn't badly hurt, though. Good on him going back to work right away. Bernie has his share of faults, but at least he understands the value of a stiff upper lip.