A bishop s episcopal rings were stolen by a burglar who posed as an estate agent to gain entry to his flat.
The Right Reverend Christopher Lowson was away from his £1million home next to Westminster Cathedral when serial burglar Costas Michael entered, a court heard.
Michael had earlier pretended to be an estate agent to get hold of keys for the apartment block.
He took the two rings – traditionally given to bishops when they are consecrated – from Rt Rev Lowson s desk drawer. He also stole a watch, two credit cards and another ring from a neighbouring flat.
At Westminster Magistrates Court on Tuesday, the 40-year-old convicted thief admitted stealing £7,300 worth of valuables during the two raids.
Colin Piers
SIR – What an inspiration to us all! No snowflake he, but an example of the anthracite generation – tough, burning brightly to the end.
Phil Alderman
Ponthir, Monmouthshire
SIR – If we decide to have a memorial day to remember those lost to the pandemic, what better date than February 2, when Captain Sir Tom slipped away?
Gp Capt Alan Ferguson RAF (retd)
Hadleigh, Suffolk
SIR – If there is to be a medal awarded to frontline health workers it would be a fitting tribute to a remarkable man if it were named after Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Kate Forrester
SIR – How about a statue of Captain Sir Tom Moore on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square with the inscription: “Tomorrow will be a Good Day”?