Framed: Window Traps 'Burglar' For Six Hours in London
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A suspected burglar had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck for six hours with his legs hanging out of a window.The unidentified man had been attempting to enter a house in Bow, east London.
The homeowner discovered him dangling through his window and called police.
The would-be housebreaker had reportedly become stuck between 2am and 3am on Tuesday.
Amused spectators watched as the man was freed at around 8.30am.
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A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "It appears the resident had come down and found the man.
He was stuck half-in, half-out.
"The man was eventually freed by London Fire Brigade who apparently removed the window frame.
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"The man, aged 36, was unhurt and has been arrested on suspicion of burglary."
The burglar apparently emerged unscathed, wearing only tracksuit bottoms, and was taken off to a local police station.