In a landmark legal action, a prolific burglar named David Hanson, aged 44, who had a criminal record of 105 previous convictions including 33 burglaries, was jailed following a private prosecution by TM Eye. Hanson, described as a career criminal, was caught stealing £500 worth of steak and 20 bottles of prosecco from an M&S store in Streatham. Despite clear CCTV evidence, the Metropolitan Police did not pursue the case, leading to the private police force, My Local Bobby, stepping in. This case marks the first instance of a burglar being jailed due to a private police force's efforts in the UK, highlighting issues of police effectiveness and the emerging trend of privatized justice.
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In a landmark case a private prosecution was brought by TM Eye against career criminal & burglar David Hanson, 44. He had 105 previous convictions incl 33 burglaries. He had stolen £500 worth of steak & Prosecco from M&S in Streatham. The @metpolice, despite CCTV evidence,… https://t.co/yXbFecpkUI
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