Bernie Ecclestone was left injured following a mugging in Central London last night.

The 80 year old boss of Formula One was hurt leaving the headquarters of Formula One Holdings in Knightsbridge.  He was with his girlfriend, Fabiani Flosi at the time of the incident.

Ecclestone was punched, kicked and thrown to the ground sustaining head injuries in the process.  Around £200,000-£250,000 worth of jewellery was stolen in the incident according to reports from other media stations.

Following a brief admittance to hospital, Ecclestone was said to be OK.  London police issued this statement:

“There were no reports of any other injuries.   The items stolen are believed to be a quantity of jewellery.”

The investigation continues.