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    20million for 1.75million, might as well have let them get away with it

    Heathrow warehouse robbery accused Peter Blake on the run

    Britain's first trial without a jury descended into chaos after Peter Blake, accused of taking part in a £1.75 million armed hold-up at a Heathrow warehouse, went on the run.



    He was one of four alleged armed robbers put on trial without a jury accused of the February 2004 heist.
    Detective Superintendent Stuart Cundy, of the Flying Squad, said all ports have been alerted to Blake's disappearance.
    He said: "Peter Blake is considered as dangerous and we would ask members of the public not to approach Peter Blake, but if they do see him to call 999 immediately."
    Blake was last seen at the Royal Courts of Justice, in the Strand, at about 2.15pm on Wednesday.
    He is described as a white man, 5ft 7ins tall with blue eyes and grey receding hair. He was last seen wearing dark trousers and a black anorak-style coat.
    Blake, of Notting Hill, west London, went on trial alongside John Twomey, Barry Hibberd and Glen Cameron at the Royal Courts of Justice in January.
    The foursome were being tried by Mr Justice Treacy after being accused of taking part in a "professionally executed" robbery.
    The court heard an armed gang of six wearing high-visibility jackets escaped with £1.75 million in various currencies.
    Guns were used to threaten 16 members of staff, who were then tied up. One of them was shot at as he tried to escape.
    The Court of Appeal ruled last year that the case should be heard by a judge alone because of the danger of jury tampering.
    It is the first major criminal trial in England and Wales to be held without a jury.
    All four men on trial deny a series of charges including robbery and firearm possession.

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    Whats the 20 million part?

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    The trial has already cost the taxpayer over £20 million and is the fourth one into the incident.
    I managed to cut the important bit off Noodles. Not sure how.

    http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/ukne...n-the-run.html
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    Keep your eyes open lads. He is sure to be coming to Thailand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrsquirrel
    He is described as a white man, 5ft 7ins tall with blue eyes and grey receding hair. He was last seen wearing dark trousers and a black anorak-style coat.
    Stands out in a crowd then...

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    Ha ha ..... no jury no defendant .... total wankers

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    Quote Originally Posted by mrsquirrel
    The Court of Appeal ruled last year that the case should be heard by a judge alone because of the danger of jury tampering.
    This trial without a jury thing is total BS imho. If they can use the threat of jury tampering to decide to implement this rule then they might just as well ditch trial by jury all together because it'll be invoked any time the prosecution think they have a shaky case.

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