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Depot boss 'was best inside man' Depot boss 'was best inside man'
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The manager of the depot at the centre of Britain's biggest cash robbery could have been "the best inside man" for the job, jurors have heard. The manager of the depot at the centre of Britain's biggest cash robbery could have been "the best inside man" for the job, a defence lawyer has told a court.
Colin Dixon was being cross-examined at the Old Bailey, where eight people deny charges in relation to the £53m heist in Tonbridge, Kent, in February 2006.Colin Dixon was being cross-examined at the Old Bailey, where eight people deny charges in relation to the £53m heist in Tonbridge, Kent, in February 2006.
Mr Dixon said that during 27 police interviews after the raid, he felt "more like a suspect" than a victim.Mr Dixon said that during 27 police interviews after the raid, he felt "more like a suspect" than a victim.
The manager and his family are said to have been held hostage by the gang.The manager and his family are said to have been held hostage by the gang.
Mr Dixon, 52, was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in the raid.Mr Dixon, 52, was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in the raid.
You were the best inside man that a group of robbers could have wished for Graeme WilsonYou were the best inside man that a group of robbers could have wished for Graeme Wilson
He told jurors that CCTV footage of his actions on the night could have been "misinterpreted" as showing that he was involved.He told jurors that CCTV footage of his actions on the night could have been "misinterpreted" as showing that he was involved.
It was suggested to Mr Dixon that he would have had "detailed information that might be required by the robbers".It was suggested to Mr Dixon that he would have had "detailed information that might be required by the robbers".
Graeme Wilson, representing the defendant Lea Rusha, said: "Potentially you were the best inside man that a group of robbers could have wished for."Graeme Wilson, representing the defendant Lea Rusha, said: "Potentially you were the best inside man that a group of robbers could have wished for."
Mr Dixon replied: "Potentially, yes."Mr Dixon replied: "Potentially, yes."
The depot manager was questioned about CCTV footage which showed him getting the keys to the vault, moving a security camera, and closing the depot gates behind him when he entered with one of the gang.The depot manager was questioned about CCTV footage which showed him getting the keys to the vault, moving a security camera, and closing the depot gates behind him when he entered with one of the gang.
Mr Wilson said: "Do you accept that your actions could have been interpreted or misinterpreted as you being involved?"Mr Wilson said: "Do you accept that your actions could have been interpreted or misinterpreted as you being involved?"
The £53m Securitas raid was the UK's largest cash robberyThe £53m Securitas raid was the UK's largest cash robbery
And Mr Dixon replied: "Misinterpreted, yes."And Mr Dixon replied: "Misinterpreted, yes."
The court has previously heard from Mr Dixon that he answered the gang's questions on the night because he feared for the safety of his wife and young child.The court has previously heard from Mr Dixon that he answered the gang's questions on the night because he feared for the safety of his wife and young child.
The defendants on trial include car salesman Stuart Royle, 48, of Maidstone, Kent, and his former business partner, John Fowler, 58, of Staplehurst, Kent.The defendants on trial include car salesman Stuart Royle, 48, of Maidstone, Kent, and his former business partner, John Fowler, 58, of Staplehurst, Kent.
Also charged are former depot worker Ermir Hysenaj, 27, of Crowborough, East Sussex; Jetmir Bucpapa, 26, of Tonbridge, Kent; roofer Lea Rusha, 35, of Southborough, Kent; garage owner Roger Coutts, 30, of Welling, south-east London; and hairdresser Michelle Hogg, 32, of Woolwich, south-east London.Also charged are former depot worker Ermir Hysenaj, 27, of Crowborough, East Sussex; Jetmir Bucpapa, 26, of Tonbridge, Kent; roofer Lea Rusha, 35, of Southborough, Kent; garage owner Roger Coutts, 30, of Welling, south-east London; and hairdresser Michelle Hogg, 32, of Woolwich, south-east London.
They all deny conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to possess firearms.They all deny conspiracy to rob, conspiracy to kidnap and conspiracy to possess firearms.
Signwriter Keith Borer, 53, of Maidstone, Kent, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of handling stolen money.Signwriter Keith Borer, 53, of Maidstone, Kent, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of handling stolen money.
The trial continues.The trial continues.