Magna Carta theft: Man charged with attempting to steal 13th century manuscript

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A man has been charged with attempting to steal one of the oldest surviving copies of the Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral. Mark Royden is accused of trying to smash his way into a glass box where the 13th century manuscript was on display. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events The Magna Carta is widely regarded as a founding stone of British democratic rights and was signed by King John after he agreed peace terms with a band of rebel barons.