Thursday, November 06, 2008

Scott Re-arrested in Folio Theft

The Telegraph is reporting today that Raymond Scott, the British book dealer connected with the theft and return of the Durham University First Folio, has been arrested again. Durham police told the paper "A 51-year-old man at the centre of the inquiry into the stolen Shakespeare folio was re-arrested today. The move follows the discovery of new evidence by detectives involved in the case. The man was taken to Durham City police station where he is likely to be questioned throughout the day."

Scott's next court appearance is still scheduled for 11 November.

More soon.