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Selfridges 'smash n grab' raid

Two people have been arrested after an attempted "smash and grab" robbery at Selfridges on Thursday evening, police said.The incident took place half an hour before the famous department store was due to close at 9pm.

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Two arrested after attempted raid at Selfridges

Witnesses on social media said these axes were discarded at the scene. Credit: Twitter: @alexjeffries

Two people have been arrested after an attempted "smash and grab" robbery at Selfridges this evening, police said.

The incident took place half an hour before the famous department store was due to close at 9pm. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said:

"Police were called at approximately 20:30 to reports of a smash and grab inside commercial premises on Oxford Street. It is not currently known how many people were involved. Two people were arrested nearby. Inquiries continue."

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