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Man arrested for trying to sell Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

Man arrested for trying to sell Morgan McSweeney's stolen phone

Summary

A man was arrested in London for trying to sell a phone stolen from Morgan McSweeney, who was the UK prime minister's chief of staff. Police said the man is suspected of handling the stolen phone but not stealing it, and the phone has not been found.

Key Facts

  • A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods related to a phone belonging to Morgan McSweeney.
  • The arrest happened on April 29 at an address in Peckham, London.
  • The man is suspected of receiving and selling the phone but not stealing it.
  • The stolen phone has not been recovered.
  • The theft occurred in October 2025 in Pimlico, London.
  • Morgan McSweeney was the prime minister’s chief of staff at the time of the theft.
  • The phone may contain messages about the appointment of Lord Mandelson as the UK ambassador to the US.
  • Lord Mandelson’s appointment became controversial due to his past connections with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
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