UK couple tortured with hammers as attackers threatened to kill unborn baby over crypto
- —The attack took place on 13 December 2025 in Solihull and is believed to have been planned and targeted
- —The husband was struck on the head and ribs with hammers while his pregnant wife was held down and threatened with a knife
- —Crypto worth hundreds of thousands of pounds was stolen; the exact amount was not disclosed
- —Violent crypto robberies netted $30 million globally in the first half of 2026, versus $58 million for all of 2025
Why it matters: The rise of 'wrench attacks' highlights physical violence as a growing risk for holders of large crypto balances.
Source: Crypto Insiders