CCTV captures failed meat theft at iconic London market (Image: Supplied)
A thief tried to steal a crate of meat from the back of a delivery van but was stopped by the driver.
Jack Collins, 23, pleaded guilty to stealing a box filled with £120 worth of meat from Smithfield Market, central London.
City of London Police posted: "Whether it’s phones, wallets or Wagu, if you come into the City to steal, you will be caught."
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CCTV from the incident shows the thief grabbing the meat from a delivery pile and sprinting off, but he was stopped.
Collins also pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed weapon.
He is due to be sentenced next month.
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