Builder cleared over Banksy art raid
Summary
A builder named James Love was found not guilty of burglary related to the theft of a Banksy print from a London gallery. The mastermind, Larry Fraser, admitted to the crime, while Love claimed he was unaware of the theft when he assisted Fraser.Key Facts
- James Love was acquitted of burglary charges at Kingston Crown Court.
- The stolen Banksy print was valued at £270,000.
- Larry Fraser pleaded guilty to the burglary and will be sentenced later.
- The burglary occurred at the Grove Gallery in Fitzrovia, London.
- Fraser was caught on CCTV breaking the gallery's glass front door and stealing the artwork in 36 seconds.
- Love claimed he did not know about the theft and said he was just helping Fraser without knowing what the artwork was.
- Police recovered the Banksy print after Love provided information on its location.
- The stolen artwork was part of a larger exhibition featuring 13 pieces by Banksy.
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