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Rider’s Court Date Set After £100,000 Watch Robbery Charge

9/8/2026

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Actor Alexander Johnson says his £100,000 watch was stolen while riding a Lime bike in Mayfair.
Rachid Bouchibane, 27, was charged with the robbery and denied the allegation at Southwark Crown Court on 7 September 2026.
Judge Alexander Milne KC adjourned the case, setting the trial for 22 January 2029.
Bouchibane was released on bail and must live at his Hornsey home each night.

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Actor Alexander Johnson says his £100,000 watch was stolen while riding a Lime bike in Mayfair.
Rachid Bouchibane, 27, was charged with the robbery and denied the allegation at Southwark Crown Court on 7 September 2026.
Judge Alexander Milne KC adjourned the case, setting the trial for 22 January 2029.
Bouchibane was released on bail and must live at his Hornsey home each night.