Photo credit: Human Rights watch
An Algerian small boat migrant who stole four thousand pounds worth of gadgets from City workers already had six theft convictions, according to witnesses.
The Daily Mail reports that Adam Zawi was living in a three-star hotel when he swiped rucksacks filled with gadgets from a pub in London’s financial district on July 30. With the help of a “sneak theft” gang which included fellow irregular arrivals Oussama Fadage and Aouidj Abderaouf, the migrant grabbed belongings from drinkers at The Walrus and The Carpenter pub and El Vino The Olde Wine Shade wine bar.
Zawi has six previous convictions, while Fadage has three, the Westminster Magistrate’s Court was told. Although the pair denied the charges, they were found guilty after a trial and sentenced to 12 months in prison. Abderaouf was sentenced to 36 weeks after admitting the charges
Footage has emerged of one of the thefts, which was committed in broad daylight and contributed to a huge haul of stolen goods, including a £ 1,300 laptop, a £ 450 AirPlus 2 reader, and £ 300 worth of Sony headphones.
District Judge Michael Snow told the court: “This is an appalling situation. I am dealing with a situation where all defendants have no right to live in this country.
“They claim they need protection to live in this country, and then return that by stealing from citizens of this country..”
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