Matt Goss has told how fought off muggers who tried to steal his watch from his wrist.
Matt Goss fought off a mugger
The former Bros singer was out walking with fiancee Chantal Brown and their dog Reggie in London when they stopped to help two people who asked for directions, but the encounter took a dark turn when the strangers spied the gold Rolex timepiece on his arm.
Matt told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: “We were approached by two people asking for directions.
“We were friendly and tried to help them, but when I pointed the way, they noticed the watch on my wrist.
“One of them immediately became aggressive, trying to distract me by dancing while also grabbing at my wrist.
“I reacted instinctively and, feeling threatened, pushed my head into his before telling him firmly: ‘Don’t you dare’.
“Chantal and I then went straight into a nearby hotel and called the police.”
Matt – who grew up in London but has been living in the US for decades – is back in the UK working on new music, and called for a stronger police presence on the streets so people can live their lives without fear.
He said: “I do feel safe in London overall, but I find it sad that, in such a beautiful city, you can’t always wear something nice without concern.
“I truly wish we still had more bobbies on the beat, with that sense of community, presence and understanding of the local area.”
The 57-year-old singer has been recording new music in London’s famous Abbey Road studios and he admitted the prestigious venue has made him “step up”.
He said: “It’s back to commercial music. I love performing live and I loved the Vegas show and I am super proud of that.
“But there is something about going in the doors at Abbey Road that gives you a sense of occasion and, ‘you better bring your A-game’. It really makes you step up more because of the history.
“You are going into your church and you are baring all and being extremely truthful. Thank You For The Pain is about turning your pain into something that makes you a better person.
“We have all been hurt by people and that song really helps you recognise what hurts makes you stronger.”
Meanwhile, although Matt and his brother and bandmate Luke are currently “completely estranged”, he is hopeful that Bros can reunite once more to play Glastonbury one day.
He said: “I would love nothing more than to jump on stage with my brother again, I’m pretty sure we don’t hate each other but we have stuff to sort out.
“I believe there is respect for each other. I’d love to do Glastonbury with my brother.”
