Undercover Police Operation Reduces Luxury Watch Robberies in London's West End

Over 20 convictions result from sting operations, leading to a 15.8% reduction in watch thefts compared to the previous year.

Undercover police operations in London's West End have significantly reduced luxury watch robberies, with officers posing as revellers wearing high-end brands to catch thieves.
Over 20 robbers have been convicted as a result of the operation, leading to a 15.8% reduction in watch robberies compared to the same period the previous year.
The operations, which took place in Soho, resulted in 31 arrests and 27 successful charges, leading to 21 convictions to date.
Police identified hotspots where criminals were targeting victims, mostly men, as they left bars and nightclubs between 11pm and 4am.
High-profile targets of watch thefts include presenter Aled Jones, former world boxing champion Amir Khan, and Formula One driver Lando Norris.