If someone has tried to force the lock, it could be bent. If it is made of brass, it will not like being straightened, as the first bend will have work hardened it. With it removed, the lock is a little less secure, but as no-one really tries to pick such locks, that will not matter much.
If miine, I'd try to wriggle it out and straighten it, but that might take a lot of hours, and a significant amount of choice language.
If miine, I'd try to wriggle it out and straighten it, but that might take a lot of hours, and a significant amount of choice language.