A car smashed into the front windows of a Chanel Boutique in Brompton Road as part of a burglary, according to reports.

The boutique, sitting on the corner of Brompton Road near South Kensington, had red and white tape across the entire shop with its windows smashed.

Metropolitan Police confirmed that there had been a burglary at a business premises in Brompton Road in the early hours of the morning.

They told Getwestlondon: "Police in Chelsea and Kensington are investigating a burglary at a business premises on Brompton Road, at approximately 03:40hrs on 25 January.

"A car was reported to have driven into a window at the front of the store allowing the suspects to gain entry."

Residents woke up this morning to the sight of the break in.

Brompton Road is home to many designer boutiques and top end restaurants.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.