Man caught hiding in bush with 'socks on hands' at school clearly not the sharpest tool
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By The Daily Star
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In brief
A 45-year-old man was apprehended following a break-in at a primary school in Wirral that resulted in significant property damage estimated at nearly £10,000. The suspect was discovered concealing himself in vegetation wearing an unusual disguise of socks covering his hands. This bizarre incident highlights the sometimes comical nature of criminal attempts, raising questions about the perpetrator's planning and execution of the crime.
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Man caught hiding in bush with 'socks on hands' at school clearly not the sharpest tool
James Dean, 45, was found hiding in a bush with socks on his hands after breaking into St Peter's Catholic Primary School in Noctorum, Wirral, causing nearly £10,000 of damage
