Gang must repay 750k for Olympic cyclist robbery
Briefly

Masked intruders who broke into Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish's home held him at knifepoint and stole valuable luxury items. The trio must repay 754,525 or face an extended prison sentence. During the court case, Judge Alexander Mills highlighted the planning involved in the robbery and underlined the luxury value of the stolen items, including two unaccounted Richard Mille watches worth over 700,000. Financial evaluations of the robbers indicated substantial cash and assets, which the court used to determine repayment capacity.
Judge Alexander Mills emphasized the gang's joint control of the stolen property, stating, 'I don't accept it was inevitable that [the items] were sold,' highlighting the planning behind the robbery.
The court's decision mandates that the robbers repay a total of 754,525 or face an extension of their prison sentences, with Judge Mills noting the luxury value of the stolen items.
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