‘Awful’ – Residents Horrified by Armed Men's 'Attack' on Southend Jewellery Shop

Machete-wielding robbers raid seaside town's jewellers as police launch urgent investigation

Machete and axe-wielding robbers have targeted a Southend jewellers, with police launching an urgent investigation.Essex Police said it had received reports of thieves smashing their way into a jewellery shop on Weston Road, at about 10.15am on Monday, February 16.The suspects are said to have caused substantial damage to the store, using a multitude of weapons such as a machete and an axe.The three-man gang struck Alex John Jewellers in Essex. …

Armed robbers wielding machete and axes rob Southend jewellers - Essex Live

The incident involved offenders using weapons, including a machete and axes, before fleeing the scene

Patrols increased in Southend after attempted armed robbery at jewellery store

MORE police officers will patrol Southend following an attempted robbery at Alex John Jewellers

Southend-on-Sea City Council supports Essex Police following armed robbery in Southend city centre – Southend-on-Sea City Council

An armed robbery took place at a jewellery shop in Western Road on 16 February, and the council is supporting Essex Police with their ongoing investigation.