Damien Hirst studio thief jailed after admitting stealing goods

Liam Middleton-Gomm was jailed for burglary after stealing £5,130 worth of goods from Damien Hirsts Thames Wharf Studios, tracked down via his GPS-enabled ankle tag.

• On June 30, 2023, Liam Middleton-Gomm, 36, committed burglary at Thames Wharf Studios in London, stealing electronic items valued at approximately £5,130.
• The Crown Court heard that Middleton-Gomm was apprehended after police traced his movements using a Global Positioning System-enabled ankle tag, linking him to the crime.
• Among the stolen items were leather goods, highlighting the diverse nature of the theft from a prominent studio associated with artist Damien Hirst.