Man denies stealing £100,000 watch from actor
Rachid Bouchibane, 27, faces trial in 2029 for alleged robbery in Westminster.
Incident → evidence → outcomeRachid Bouchibane, aged 27, pleaded not guilty to a charge of robbery at Southwark Crown Court on Monday. He is accused of stealing a Patek Philippe watch, valued at £100,000, from actor Alexander Johnson. The alleged incident occurred on 10 June 2024 in Westminster.
Trial Date Set
Judge Alexander Milne KC set the trial date for 22 January 2029. This means Bouchibane will have to wait nearly five years for his case to be heard. The court heard that Johnson, 39, has appeared in films such as The Chronology of Water, directed by Kristen Stewart, and The Wizard of the Kremlin. Johnson had previously stated to the Mirror newspaper that the watch was a Patek Philippe Aquanaut and that the robbery took place as he was cycling home through Mayfair after an acting audition.
Bail Conditions
Bouchibane was released on bail following the hearing. A condition of his bail is that he must reside at his home in Hornsey, north London, and sleep there each night. The BBC reported these details.
Questions this report answers
01What is Rachid Bouchibane accused of?
Rachid Bouchibane is accused of robbing actor Alexander Johnson of a Patek Philippe watch worth £100,000. The alleged incident took place in Westminster on 10 June 2024.
02When will Rachid Bouchibane's trial take place?
Rachid Bouchibane's trial is scheduled to begin on 22 January 2029 at Southwark Crown Court. He denied the charge of robbery at a hearing on Monday.
03What are the bail conditions for Rachid Bouchibane?
Rachid Bouchibane has been released on bail. He must reside at his home in Hornsey, north London, and sleep there each night as part of his bail conditions.
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