Algerian pair ‘tried to rob man of £18,000 watch’

Two accused thieves accused of trying to rob a man of his £18,000 watch will face trial next May. Ania Bala, 24, and Salah Mabrouk, 23, are accused of trying to steal a Hublot timepiece from Mushal Alenezi in Knightsbridge on 8 October. The two Algerians are charged with one count of attempted robbery. Mabrouk denied the charge at Southwark Crown Court but Bala will enter his plea on 5 December as he did not have a lawyer to represent…