Four individuals face charges in connection with the theft of a golden toilet from Blenheim Palace

Four individuals have been charged in connection with the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019. The valuable toilet, worth £5 million, was stolen from the Oxfordshire stately home in the early hours of September 14th. Michael Jones and James Sheen, both from Oxford, are facing charges of burglary. Fred Doe from Ascot and Bora Guccuk from London are accused of conspiring to transfer the stolen property. The four men are scheduled to appear before Oxford magistrates on November 28th. Sheen, who is from Wellingborough, is also charged with transferring criminal property and conspiracy in relation to the theft. The stolen toilet, named "America," was part of an exhibition by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and had a value of $6 million (£4.8 million). The toilet was only on display for two days before it was stolen, causing flooding and damage to the historic palace. Blenheim Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds significance as the birthplace and former residence of Sir Winston Churchill. For news updates, follow BBC South on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Story ideas can be sent to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk.