article_snippet: The chains also proved unpopular, with many pointing out
article_snippet: The chains could easily be cut, and were dangerous for people walking along the street.
article_snippet: One man has even demanded compensation after falling flat on One man face, thanks to the chain.
article_snippet: Previous attempts at curbing thefts - like tying More than 240,000 manholes to lamp posts - have not worked .
article_snippet: But it is not just about the money.
highlights_snippet: to lamp posts to prevent thefts .
  
highlights_snippet: But people derided the idea as 'stupid' because thieves just cut the chains .