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Miriam Burrell

Banksy mural theft ringleader could face 12 years in jail, Ukraine says

The Banksy mural in Borodyanka, Ukraine before it was stolen

(Picture: PA)

The ringleader of a group of alleged thieves that tried to steal a £200,000 Banksy mural in Ukraine could face up to 12 years behind bars, Ukraine’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has said.

The suspect, who has not been named, was served a “notice of suspicion” after police detained the alleged thieves attempting to remove the street artwork.

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