Axe-wielding robbers have stormed the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Paris in a dramatic raid to steal an estimated £3 million in jewellery.
Five men smashed the windows during the raid which took place around 6.30pm local time.
Local radio station RTL said three of the raiders were arrested at the scene.
Police are currently hunting the rest of the gang who managed to escape.
Eyewitnesses claimed some of the masked raiders may have been carrying firearms with unconfirmed reports of gunshots in the area.
More to follow.
Masked attackers raided the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Paris at 6.30pm local time
The raiders broke their way into the exclusive hotel using axes and sledgehammers