The shocking moment Anthony McGrath was caught on 24 Hours in Police Custody – fraudster surgeon who faked a burglary! Tue 9 April 2019 10:30 Updated Fri 12 April 2019 13:52 Eve Edwards
Sarah Rodriguez Channel 4’s 24 Hours in Police Custody had viewers on the edge of their seat on Monday night (April 8th) as they unwrapped the mysterious case of the fraudulent surgeon.
The episode could give even the best detective dramas a run for their money!
Here is the moment detective Dave Brecknock and the Bedfordshire Police caught Dr Anthony McGrath…
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Who is Anthony McGrath?
Anthony is a 46-year-old surgeon originally from Ireland.
Then he relocated to St. Albans and settled down with his family.
After racking up a series of debts and approaching bankruptcy, Anthony carried out his crime.
What happened with the burglary?
Anthony reported that nearly 100 antiques had been stolen from the property he was renting with his wife in July 2015.
Then he attempted to claim up to £250,000 from his insurance!
The property they were renting was a house on the regal 18th-century Luton Hoo Estate in Bedfordshire.
Anthony McGrath’s arrest
Detective Dave Brecknock noticed the inconsistencies in Anthony’s story.
However, it was upon the discovery of the stolen antiques at Anthony’s family home in Ireland that they had the evidence to prosecute him.
The police arrested Anthony on November 26th, 2015.
Where is Anthony now?
Anthony is currently serving out an 8-year sentence after being found guilty of fraud and perverting the course of justice.
However, his wife – Anne-Louise McGrath – was cleared of all charges.
The trial took 18 weeks from start to finish.
24 Hours in Police Custody: Twitter reacts!
Anthony’s case clearly got everyone talking on Twitter!
Fans of the show were excited to see the surgeon get his just desserts.
Check out some of the best reactions to the episode below…
Especially satisfying episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody. Arrogant sense of entitlement. He came across to me as a sociopath.
8 years, out in 4. But career ruined, finances shot to hell, kids presumably removed from their unnecessarily expensive schools. Reputation in tatters
— Gert "Women in time will do much" (@Gert) April 8, 2019
24 hours in police custody showing the most arrogant criminal to date! Totally obvious he thinks everyone else is beneath him! Not as smart as you think you are mate 😒👎🏽
— sabiha. (@sabihaka100) April 8, 2019
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