Danish taxpayers foot bill for pirate’s prosthetics after gunfight with navy

Lucky Frances was granted asylum in Denmark despite being convicted of piracy

Denmark will pay for a prosthetic limb and “integration plan” for a Nigerian pirate who attacked its navy, following lengthy litigation that cost Danish taxpayers the equivalent of $615,000, according to local media.

Lucky Frances, 42, was part of a group of pirates that attempted to board Danish frigate the Esbern Snare in 2021. The vessel was on a patrol...