The 'State of the Union' looks the worse for wear
A court was forced to buy itself a new flag after its current one was spotted in tatters.
The Union Jack flag above Wood Green Crown Court was photographed in shreds this week.
An HM Courts & Tribunals Service spokesman confirmed the flag had now been taken down, and thanked our reader for "flagging the issue".
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