British Museum: British museum director quits over stolen itemsWORLD NEWS
LONDON: The director of the British museum said on Friday he was stepping down with immediate effect after admitting to failings in the museum’s investigation into the theft of items from its collection. Hartwig Fischer, a German art historian, said that the museum did not sufficiently respond to warnings that an employee may have been stealing items and the failings “must ultimately rest” with him.
The British museum, among the most visited in the world and one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, said last week a member of staff had been dismissed after items including gold jewellery and gems dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD, had been found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum’s board of trustees accepted Fischer’s resignation.
The British museum, among the most visited in the world and one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, said last week a member of staff had been dismissed after items including gold jewellery and gems dating from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD, had been found to be missing, stolen or damaged. The museum’s board of trustees accepted Fischer’s resignation.