Robert Hendy-Freegard
Robert Hendy-Freegard | |
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| Born | Robert Freegard 1 March 1971 Dronfield, Derbyshire, England |
| Other names | David Hendy, David Clifton |
| Known for | Conman and impostor |
| Criminal charges | Theft, deception and kidnapping-by-fraud (2005); kidnap conviction quashed on appeal (2007). Violence against public officials (2025) |
| Criminal penalty | Life in prison (2005); reduced to 9 years on appeal (2007). 6 years in prison (2025) |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
Robert Hendy-Freegard (born Robert Freegard, 1 March 1971) is a British convicted conman and impostor who masqueraded as an MI5 agent, from his early 20s through his 30s, while working as a barman and car salesman. He is also known as David Hendy and David Clifton.