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Billionaire's Home Hit Twice in Four Days!
31 Mar
Summary
- Thieves burgled a billionaire's home twice in four days.
- Valuables stolen included watches, jewellery, and designer clothing.
- One culprit pleaded guilty to two burglaries, including this one.
In December 2025, a Knightsbridge townhouse belonging to Irish billionaire Paul Coulson was burgled twice within a four-day period. The property, valued at £8.7 million, was targeted by thieves who stole items totaling over a million pounds. Among the stolen goods were watches, jewellery, designer clothing, and luxury handbags from brands like Prada, Chanel, and YSL.
Ali Lamnouar, aged 46, has pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary related to these incidents. CCTV footage and phone evidence linked Lamnouar to Mr. Coulson's residence, showing him entering the property on two occasions with large holdalls. He also committed an unrelated burglary at another London property, stealing nearly £50,000 in valuables while the owner was present.
Lamnouar was on bail for the first break-in when he committed the burglary at Mr. Coulson's home. The court heard he has a significant criminal record with 36 convictions for 76 offenses, including numerous burglaries dating back to the 1990s. He is currently remanded in custody, with sentencing scheduled for April 30, pending a final valuation of the stolen items.
