Million pound gem raid hits Knightsbridge

Detectives say that six robbers swarmed on the Brompton Road shop, which lies near to Harrods, at around 11am.

The thugs used sledgehammers to crash into the shop. Once inside they smashed display cabinets to nab jewels.

The gang left on motorbikes, heading east along Brompton Road. They all worse dark clothing and wore helmets.

Pouya Nikomagham, a sales assistant at Mozafarian, told The Times newspaper that the highly organised gang members did not say a word as they raided the store.

"They were very professional, they knew what they were doing and where to go," said Mr Nikomagham.

"Perhaps they sent a woman in earlier posing as a customer to check how the security door worked and location of the most valuable jewels. "

He added that an attempt to smash another high-value display case was thwarted.

"One of the robbers tried to get into a display case which had £3 million of jewels but even though he it hit 12 times with the big hammer the glass did not break," he said.

Officers from the Flying Squad at Barnes are investigating. At the time of going to press, there had been no arrests.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Flying Squad on 020 8247 4804; if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111