Algerian gang tried to nick £1m watch

An illegal immigrant who tried to steal a £1m watch from a wealthy investor as he shopped with his family will serve just 15 months in jail. Sam Thydon was attacked outside Selfridges after he was driven by chauffeur to central London on January 4 this year. Amine Bentaib, 26, helped restrain Mr Thydon’s two children while fellow Algerian Ahsan Medjahed, 24, tried to tear the Richard Mille watch from his wrist. Carol Summers, prosecuting, said: ‘Mr Medjaheed took hold…