ARMED robbers broke a man’s jaw and held another man at knifepoint before making off with gold from a jeweller’s in Southall.
The Flying Squad is investigating the incident, which took place at about 7.35pm yesterday at Euro Fine Jewellery in the Broadway.
Several people were in the premises when the gang struck.
One victim went to the back door of the ahop when he was confronted by one of the robbers, who was holding a hammer. They ran back to the front of the store and ran out the door to a neighbouring shop, where police were called.
Another victim was chased by a suspect wearing a balaclava and holding a knife, while two other people sought safety by locking themselves in a bedroom and toilet.
Two people were in the workshop below the shop and were confronted by the suspects, who demanded the keys to the safe.
One victim was hit across the back of the head and across the cheek with a hammer, causing a broken jaw while the other man was hit on his knee with
a hammer and punched in the face.
One of the victims was then taken at knifepoint and suspects ordered him to tell them where the gold was kept.
The safe was broken into and a quantity of gold was stolen, though the value is not yet known at this time. The thieves escaped from the premises as soon as they heard police sirens approaching.
Officers arrived and two suspects, aged 27 and 38, were arrested following a chase. They are currently in custody at a west London police station.
Police believe that a total of five suspects were involved in the robbery.
Anyone with information which could assist officers are asked to call the Flying Squad at Finchley on 0208 358 1751 or
Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
