Popular Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins has been mugged in London after trying to stop a street robbery.

The 39-year-old was on her way to a rehearsal for a charity carol concert in Chelsea at around 15:10 GMT on Wednesday when she witnessed an older woman being attacked according to her agent. She was then mugged herself but went on to perform at the Henry van Straubenzee concert at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea as her agent said “She didn’t want to let the charity down”

Two 15-year-old girls were arrested on suspicion of robbery following the incident, a spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said.

They were released under investigation, but one was re-arrested on Thursday in connection with the same incident after further information was received.

She remains in custody.

Jenkins agent said in a statement:

“Katherine was in London to sing at the Henry van Straubenzee memorial charity carol concert at St Luke’s Church.

On her way to rehearsal she witnessed an older lady being mugged and intervened to help.

As a result of her stepping in, Katherine was then mugged herself.”

A police officer was allegedly assaulted during the incident but did not require hospital treatment. Crime rates continue to soar under embattled Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Met Commissioner Cressida Dick.