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Brit filmed carving names into Colosseum wall says he had no idea how old it was

A man, who claimed that he didn't realise the historical significance of the Roman Colosseum wall, has come under fire after he carved his and his partner's name into it with a key

Daily Mirror

Brit filmed carving names into Colosseum wall breaks silence as he's hunted by cops

Ivan Dimitrov, who leads gym classes in Bristol, carved his name and that of partner Hayley Bracey into the Colosseum wall in Rome but has today defended himself

Daily Mirror

Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum claims he didn’t know how old it was

The Bristol resident, who faces a fine of up to $15,000 and five years in prison, has issued a fresh apology

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Gym instructor who carved name into Colosseum claims he ‘didn’t know its antiquity’ in apology letter

His apology has reportedly been slammed as ‘nonsense’

Evening Standard

Tourist from England accused of carving name in Colosseum says he did not realise its age

Ivan Dimitrov, from Bristol, apologises to Rome mayor and says he was ‘embarrassed’ to learn of amphitheatre’s antiquity

The Guardian - UK

British tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness

The man’s actions could see him facing serious punishments in Italy

The Independent UK

What happened to the tourist accused of carving his name into Rome Colosseum wall?

Ivan Dimitrov, a 27-year-old fitness instructor living in Bristol, faces up to five years in prison and a €15,000 fine after being filmed defacing 2,000-year-old amphitheatre of world historical importance

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Bar owner's son 'jumps on car' during chaotic row between family and urban explorers

Police are investigating the incident alongside reports of burglary

Manchester Evening News

British tourist who carved name into Colosseum begs for forgiveness

The man’s actions could see him facing serious punishments in Italy

The Independent UK

Tourist accused of vandalising Colosseum in Rome could face trial and up to five years in prison

If taken to trial, the suspect could be jailed for between two to five years and fined up to €15,000 (£12,850), police have warned

The Independent UK

Police talk to UK tourist accused of carving name into Colosseum

He could be jailed for five years and fined thousands of pounds

Wales Online

Brit who etched name into Rome's Colosseum begs Italy for forgiveness

Ivan Dimitrov was on holiday in Europe when he decided to deface the ancient wall.

Daily Record

Brit vandal who scrawled on walls of 2,000-year-old Colosseum begs for forgiveness

The British tourist Ivan Dimitrov, 27, went viral when he was caught on camera scratching his name and that of his girlfriend into the 2,000-year-old Colosseum in Rome

Daily Mirror

Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum ‘is British fitness trainer’

The suspect, who is originally from Bulgaria, faces a hefty fine and up to five years in prison

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Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg could have cage fight in Roman Colosseum

Historic site was once used for gladiatorial contests – and now could see two billionaires face off

Daily Mirror

Elon Musk vs Mark Zuckerberg UFC fight could be held in Rome's Colosseum

Musk and Zuckerberg have teased a potential cage fight and UFC boss Dana White has now been in touch with Italy's Minister of Culture about holding the fight at Rome’s Colosseum

The Independent UK

Tourist who carved name into Rome’s Colosseum ‘is British fitness trainer’

The suspect, who is originally from Bulgaria, faces a hefty fine and up to five years in prison

The Independent UK

Tourist who carved name into Colosseum identified as British fitness trainer

The suspect, a British man originally from Bulgaria, could face upto five years in prison

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Bristol Post

Police hunt for Bristol man after 'despicable' tourist carved names into Roman Colosseum

"This is what entitlement looks like"

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Italian police say the man filmed carving his name on the Colosseum lives in Britain

The identification was made using photographic comparisons, Italian Carabinieri said in a press release. The statement did not provide the name of the suspect nor his whereabouts.

The Independent UK

Italian police say the man filmed carving his name on the Colosseum is a tourist living in Britain

Italian police say they believe the man filmed while engraving his name last week on the ancient Roman Colosseum is a tourist who lives in Britain

Daily Record

British tourist wanted by Italian cops after carving name on Colosseum in Rome

The identification was made using photographic comparisons, said the Italian Carabinieri.

The Guardian - UK

Tourist from England suspected to have carved name on Colosseum wall

Male suspect reportedly from Bristol could face a prison term of up to five years for the widely condemned act

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Ukraine advances as Putin greets crowds in rare walkabout

Ukrainian forces seize ‘strategic initiative’ while Russian president poses for selfies in Dagestan. Plus, are ‘pink-haired liberals’ killing New York pizza?

The Independent UK

Outrage in Rome after tourist filmed carving his and girlfriend’s names into Colosseum

‘I hope that whoever did this will be identified and sanctioned according to our laws’

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