A JUDGE has accused three thieving Algerian asylum seekers of abusing Britain’s kindness.
Adam Zawi, who claims to be 21, Oussama Fadage, 35, and Aouidj Abderaouf, 29, took two bags with £4,000 of valuables in London’s financial district in July.
Central NewsZawi and Oussama Fadage, above, was jailed for a year[/caption]
Central NewsAouidj Abderaouf was slapped with 36 weeks of jail time for his involvement[/caption]
Zawi came to Britain on a small boat in 2023, the other two in 2021.
District Judge Snow said: “This is an appalling situation. I am dealing with a situation where all defendants have no right to live in this country.
“They claim they need protection to live in this country, and then return that by stealing from citizens of this country.
“They went out with a plan to steal from citizens of this country.
“They took advantage of people who were distracted because they were socialising.
“The fact that the property was returned has nothing to do with these defendants, it is because they were caught.”
Judge Snow also said that defendant Zawi ‘’must think I was born yesterday if he thinks I believe he is 21. He is older than that.’’
He went on: ‘’These three defendants are committed criminals.
“There is no realistic prospect of rehabilitation. I am satisfied that an appropriate punishment can only be achieved by imposing an immediate sentence of imprisonment.’’
“Even if you are all released from prison after you serve half of your sentences, the Home Office should consider deportation as a likely outcome here.
“Details of their convictions need to be passed to the Home Office, especially as they have made claims for asylum.”
An application to ban the thieves from entering the City of London will be heard on a date to be fixed.
Zawi and Fadage were jailed for a year, and Abderaouf for 36 weeks at a Westminster court.
Central NewsAdam Zawi, who claims to be 21, was part of a group who took two bags with £4,000 of valuables in London’s financial district in July[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
