Algerian Rolex Ripper who preyed on Wimbledon spectator must serve almost nine years

An Algerian migrant who ripped a £65,000 luxury timepiece from the wrist of a Wimbledon tennis spectator has been given almost three years to add to the six years he is already serving. Canadian coffee house owner Axel Schwan had flown in to see the tournament and went shopping in London with a Patek Philippe Aquanaut Travel Time Watch on his wrist after a match. He had just been to a Sotheby’s auction with his wife on Sunday 30 June…

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