Art theft

Nelson Mandela print stolen from Liverpool’s St George’s Hall

Liverpool, United Kingdom · Source report date:

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Nelson Mandela print stolen from Liverpool’s St George’s Hall
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A signed, limited-edition print by Nelson Mandela showing bound hands above the word “imprisonment” was removed from its frame in St George’s Hall on 13 October 2025. Merseyside Police later announced an arrest in January 2026. Image: Merseyside Police.

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