replying to Paul, Amatuer DIY er wrote:
I also broke the key but it was in the locked position. I didn't try to get it
out I heated up the blade of a flat bladed screwdriver and pushed it into the
centre of the piece that was left in. I then cooled the screwdriver and now it
fits in the slot to turn the piece to the unlock position.

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