
She said: "I actually live about 10 minutes away and I think it's relatively safe around here, obviously I have a young child and I actually think it’s more unsafe where I used to live in West London. Pushing a pram with her young baby inside, mum Glori, 30, explained that compared to her experiences elsewhere in London, Leyton feels like a safe place to be. READ MORE: ITV Good Morning Britain: Amir Khan says he's now 'scared to walk round London' after robber held gun to his headĪmir Khan and his wife Faryal spoke about their traumatic experience on ITV's Good Morning Britain today (Image: ITV) Speaking to the people of Leyton it was clear many of them shared his concerns, but others argued actually the same issues affect any big city.

Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Khan has since said he feels "very scared" and "unsafe" in London because it's "very dangerous".

He says the men then stole his diamond encrusted £72,000 watch before running off and getting into a waiting car.

Following these remarks MyLondon decided to ask the people of Leyton what they thought of the situation, and whether they agreed with Amir, who said he was "very scared" while walking around the capital following the incident.ĬCTV of the alleged robbery shows Amir, 35, who had just left a restaurant at around 9.15pm on Monday with his wife Faryal Makhdoom, 30, when he was rushed by several men, one brandishing a gun. Following his frightening experience being held up and robbed at gunpoint earlier this week in East London, boxer Amir Khan has branded London "very dangerous" and cancelled his plans to move his family here from Bolton.
