A MOPED gang wielding samurai swords have raided a London jewellers' this afternoon.

The thieves, who were also armed with sledgehammers, stole a number of high value itemsas they ransacked the Regent Street store in front of terrified shoppers.

4 Officers were pictured outside the Regent Street store this afternoon Credit: The Sun Online

The Met Police are now investigating the robbery at Watches of Switzerland that unfolded just after 2pm.

James Whiting said he drove past the scene - spotting a sword and a knife on the pavement outside the store.

Describing the weapon believed to have been used in the robbery, he said: "The sword blade was a couple of feet long with an antique looking handle.

"Like a medieval one ! Knife had a black handle .. blade about 6 inches."

Sword and knife on the pavement Regent St ! Outside Watches of Switzerland. Police on scene. — James Whiting (@J_d_whiting) March 18, 2018

4 An object which looks like a samurai sword was spotted outside the store Credit: The Sun Online

4 The brazen attack unfolded in the middle of the day Credit: The Sun Online

4 The smash and grab saw the thieves grab a number of high-value items from the Regents Street store Credit: Melisa Tokel

Officers were pictured at the scene, having cordoned off part of the popular shopping strip.

The Met said the smash and grab had seen a number of high value items stolen, with the thieves then making off on mopeds.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are working to determine exactly what has been stolen. The suspects left the scene prior to police arrival and made off on mopeds.

"A number of weapons used in the attack - including sledgehammers and knives - were recovered from outside the store."

No one has been injured.

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No arrests have been made and enquires continue.

Detectives from the Met's Flying Squad and police in Westminster continue to investigate.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 3838/18March or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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