They were part of a terrifying raid
A proceeds of crime hearing has been set against six defendants - including raider Kurtis Dilks from Clifton after he was convicted for his part in a terrifying raid at the home of former England left back Ashley Cole and his partner. The 36 year old, of Whitegate Vale, now faces his assets and financial footprint scrutinised, along with others, who also faced trial on other matters under the umbrella of the same police investigation.
Judge James Sampson had told Dilks, a convicted burglar, he and his team had smashed their way into the home of Cole and his partner and tied them up and threatened to cut off Cole's finger with pliers. "You made him think he was going to die," added the judge. "You targeted him because of his perceived wealth."
Following a 13-week trial at Nottingham Crown Court, gang members were found guilty on July 8 last year. Cumberpatch, MacDonald and Dilks were all found guilty of conspiracy to burgle at the Harley Gallery, which they denied. This was an extensively-planned heist with military precision involving the theft of the historic Portland Tiara and diamond brooch from an armoured glass display.
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