Men Accused of Stealing Banksy Artwork Appear in Belfast Court

Two men accused of stealing a valuable Banksy artwork from a gallery in Belfast city centre appeared in court today. Accusations and Arrest: Adil Hajjaj, 49, and Ahmed Bouazzi, 39, allegedly took the limited edition print of Banksy's iconic ‘Laugh Now’ image during a raid. Both stand jointly charged with the high-value theft from the dealership. The Theft: Bouazzi engaged an employee in conversation while Hajjaj placed the print in a bag, the court heard. The men exited the gallery but were detained later based on suspect descriptions. Legal Proceedings: Bouazzi was granted bail with restrictions, while Hajjaj is held in custody. Denial of Involvement: Bouazzi's lawyer stated his client denies any wrongdoing and is cooperating with the police investigation. Stay informed with the latest news.