Accused Art Thief Attempts Suicide

The art thief accused of stealing 23 works worth an estimated €1bn in France, plus two in Denmark and one in Austria, has tried to commit suicide in his cell. “Police have put Stephane Breitwieser, 33, under suicide watch following the attempt, which could delay his trial in Strasbourg, officials said. A fellow detainee alerted authorities to the hanging attempt, the officials said.”