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Downing Street burglar released

by insaniac | March 28, 2008 at 02:25 pm | 185 views | add comment

My main concern isn't the accused's arrest record, but the ease with which he and his girlfriend compromised the security of 10 Downing Street.

A "prolific" burglar who triggered a major security alert when he tricked his way into Downing Street has been spared a prison sentence.
Obadian Marius, 45, from Stratford, east London, used his girlfriend's Lithuanian ID card to enter offices behind 9 Downing Street unchallenged.
Marius admitted last June's break-in and received an 18-month suspended sentence at Southwark Crown Court.
The incident led to a police review of access to Downing Street.

Do you feel safe yet?