Northampton: Ram-raid at Michael Jones Jeweller

Five men wearing masks and armed with sledgehammers, axes and machetes have ram-raided a town centre jewellers.

Emergency services were called to Michael Jones Jeweller at the Gold Street/Bridge Street junction in Northampton at about 10:40 GMT.

Northamptonshire Police said a car was driven into the shop and the men threatened staff with weapons.

The men drove off with stolen jewellery in a silver Hyundai which was abandoned half a mile away in Auctioneers Way.

Det Insp Johnny Campbell said: "This incident was extremely distressing for staff in the store who we are determined to get justice for by catching these criminals.

A car was driven at the jewellers in Bridge Street, Northampton

"I would urge anyone with any photos or video footage to contact us on 101 so we can arrange a time convenient to them for us to visit and collect this evidence."

A police spokeswoman said: "There is traffic congestion in the area and the incident is ongoing."

The jewellers has been approached for comment.