James Stunt arrives at High Court for third day of hearing

James Stunt has today arrived at the High Court for the third day of his £5.5billion divorce hearing – just 24 hours after storming out while his ex-wife was giving evidence. 

The 36-year-old was wearing a dark blue suit and black coat when he made his way into the building where he is fighting Petra Ecclestone over their huge fortune. 

Ms Ecclestone, the Formula One heiress and her older sister Tamara, were united when they were photographed outside the court on Wednesday morning. 

Yesterday, sources at the scene claimed Mr Stunt stormed from the court room shortly after arriving.    

Mr Stunt has arrived at the Family Court

James Stunt has been photographed arriving at the High Court in London for the third day of his divorce hearing 

Petra Ecclestone (left) and her sister Tamara put on a united front when they arrived at the High Court on Wednesday morning 

Petra Ecclestone (left) and her sister Tamara put on a united front when they arrived at the High Court on Wednesday morning 

Mr Stunt outside court on Wednesday morning

He was wearing a blue suit on Tuesday

The 36-year-old was seen getting out of Rolls Royce as he continues to battle of their joint fortune 

Petra Ecclestone photographed leaving the Central Family Court after the second day of the divorce hearing on Tuesday 

Petra Ecclestone photographed leaving the Central Family Court after the second day of the divorce hearing on Tuesday 

Petra Ecclestone arrived in court on Tuesday

Petra outside court on Tuesday

The 29-year-old cut a glamorous figure after a tense Tuesday in court, wearing a white shirt, high-waisted black trousers teamed with a smart jacket

Mr Stunt divorced Ms Ecclestone, 29, following a bitter court battle in October but they have yet to agree a settlement over their joint fortune.

Bernie Ecclestone’s daughter took out a court injunction to force her ex to leave their £68million Grade II-listed mansion in Chelsea. 

The pair, who have three children, married in a £12million ceremony in 2011.  

Petra is being represented at the hearing by Baroness Fiona Shackleton who previously acted on behalf of Sir Paul McCartney during his divorce with Heather Mills.

This comes amid her billionaire ex-husband James reacting angrily to cynical claims that a £90million burglary at his home was a con.

He had previously claimed that he was the victim of Britain’s biggest ever burglary with £90million of cash and valuables said to have been stolen from his house in Belgravia, which he moved into after the pair split. 

James Stunt arrived at the court in London in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce

James Stunt

James Stunt arrived at the court in London in a chauffeur-driven Rolls Royce on Tuesday morning

Petra and Tamara Ecclestone put on a chic display as they made their way into the High Court in London yesterday

Petra and Tamara Ecclestone put on a chic display as they made their way into the High Court in London yesterday

Mr Stunt outside court on Tuesday

Petra outside court on Tuesday

James Stunt divorced Miss Ecclestone, 29, following a bitter court battle in October but they have yet to agree a settlement over their £5.5billion joint fortune (pictured on Tuesday 

On Monday, Mr Stunt slammed critics who have accused the burglary of being a fake.

He said: ‘I’ve nothing to hide. I’m a victim with no upside to this embarrassment of having no insurance.

‘It’s disgusting how people are commenting that I’m a criminal. It’s not true or fair. I just want whoever did this arrested and my things back.’ 

He went on to say that his dead brother’s watch was among the items that were stolen and said he ‘wished he had insurance’ in a strong condemnation of the claims that the robbery was a con.    

He told police that thieves had emptied the safe in the basement of his Georgian townhouse in Belgravia last month while he slept upstairs. 

Cash, gold and diamond jewellery worth up to £90million was stolen in the raid, according to The Sun on Sunday.  

The billionaire, who left his house flanked by several members of his security detail on Monday, said his property was not insured and updates on the investigation would come from the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad, which is leading the probe.

Asked what the latest update was on the investigation, he said: ‘You will have to talk to the Flying Squad. I have no insurance. I’m a victim.’

He then climbed into the back seat of his luxury custom Rolls Royce before being driven away from the Belgravia townhouse.   

Accompanied by Petra's legal team and security detail, the pair put on a chic display as they went into the High Court in London on Tuesday 

Accompanied by Petra’s legal team and security detail, the pair put on a chic display as they went into the High Court in London on Tuesday 

Mr Stunt is pictured here arriving at the High Court in London on Tuesday morning as their divorce battle continues 

Mr Stunt is pictured here arriving at the High Court in London on Tuesday morning as their divorce battle continues 

Petra Ecclestone's ex-husband James Stunt, 36, has responded angrily to claims that the £90million burglary at his house was a fake

Petra Ecclestone’s ex-husband James Stunt, 36, has responded angrily to claims that the £90million burglary at his house was a fake

Among the items taken from Mr Stunt's home was a number of diamonds, pink, yellow, white and blue ones

The missing items are said to include Audemars Piguet watches worth up to £500,000 each

Among the items taken from Mr Stunt’s home was a number of diamonds, pink, yellow, white and blue ones as well as expensive watches

Petra is being represented at the hearing by Baroness Fiona Shackleton, pictured, who previously acted on behalf of Sir Paul McCartney during his divorce with Heather Mills 

Petra is being represented at the hearing by Baroness Fiona Shackleton, pictured, who previously acted on behalf of Sir Paul McCartney during his divorce with Heather Mills 

Flanked by some of his bodyguards Stunt felt able to enjoy himself in London on Saturday night despite the reported burglary

Flanked by some of his bodyguards Stunt felt able to enjoy himself in London on Saturday night despite the reported burglary

Stunt moved into the Belgravia property in December after his expensive divorce taking numerous cars with him 

Stunt moved into the Belgravia property in December after his expensive divorce taking numerous cars with him 

Stunt told the police that his house, pictured, had been burgled while he slept with cash, gold and gems stolen 

Stunt told the police that his house, pictured, had been burgled while he slept with cash, gold and gems stolen 

A variety of female companions were also seen in Mayfair where Stunt was out

A variety of female companions were also seen in Mayfair where Stunt was out on Saturday night

A variety of female companions were also seen in Mayfair where Stunt was out on Saturday night

Mr Stunt told police that the Belgravia property, where he moved late last year, had been ‘cleaned out’.  

The missing items are said to include Audemars Piguet watches worth up to £500,000 each, including the one that belonged to his late brother, Lee.

Other items taken, according to the Sun, include pink, yellow, white and blue diamond rings, as well as cash, gold bars and his passport. 

It was reported that Stunt, whose six year marriage to Ecclestone ended last year, had not yet installed CCTV cameras in the luxury home.  

But the businessman still felt able to enjoy himself on Saturday night as he went out in Mayfair surrounded by bodyguards. 

Stunt, seen leaving C Of London in Mayfair on Saturday, told police an astonishing £90million had been stolen from a safe in his basement

Stunt, seen leaving C Of London in Mayfair, claimed he had suffered the largest ever burglary in Britain

Stunt, seen leaving C London in Mayfair on Saturday, told police an astonishing £90million had been stolen from a safe in his basement

Stunt was out at the Italian restaurant in central London surrounded by nine bodyguards

Stunt was out at the Italian restaurant in central London surrounded by nine bodyguards

Stunt was seen with an array of female companions as he left the Mayfair restaurant in central London at the weekend

Stunt was seen with an array of female companions as he left the Mayfair restaurant in central London at the weekend

A Metropolitan Police statement said: ‘Police were called at approximately 7.45am on Thursday December 14, 2017, by a man reporting the burglary of jewellery from a house in Westminster.

‘Officers from Westminster attended the scene. The police investigation is being led by officers from the Flying Squad.

‘A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested in December 2017 in connection with the investigation. He has been released under investigation.’

Police did not confirm the identity of the victim or the amount stolen. 

Stunt was seen last night leaving the restaurant C London, surrounded by nine bodyguards and accompanied by various female companions.

The Italian restaurant is in Mayfair, not far from Stunt’s new Belgravia home. 

He was still wearing his wedding ring as he left the Italian restaurant, despite the break-up of his marriage last year.  

Stunt and an unknown woman are pictured in the back of a car on their way to The Box in Soho

Stunt and an unknown woman are pictured in the back of a car on their way to The Box in Soho

Stunt was still wearing his wedding ring despite an ongoing legal battle surrounding the collapse of his marriage to Petra Ecclestone

Stunt was still wearing his wedding ring despite an ongoing legal battle surrounding the collapse of his marriage to Petra Ecclestone

The billionaire's staff and bodyguards were spotted piling belongings into the expensive property in Belgravia in December 

The billionaire’s staff and bodyguards were spotted piling belongings into the expensive property in Belgravia in December 

Ecclestone and Stunt married in a £12million ceremony in an Italian castle in 2011 (pictured)

Ecclestone and Stunt married in a £12million ceremony in an Italian castle in 2011 (pictured)

Last night he was driven by his security people as he and an unknown woman were taken to The Box in Soho 

Last night he was driven by his security people as he and an unknown woman were taken to The Box in Soho 

UK’s biggest raids 

Great Train Robbery, 1963 – £2.6million

The famous heist saw a gang of robbers stop a mail train and steal what would be worth £46million today.

Brink’s Mat, 1983 – £75million

Six burglars stole three tonnes of gold bullion from a Heathrow airport warehouse. They would be worth £75 million at today’s prices. 

Securitas, 2006 – £53million

Burglars bound and gagged Securitas staff as they made off with an astonishing £53million in banknotes.  

Graff Diamonds, 2009 – £40million

Two men stole jewellery by posing as potential customers at the shop in New Bond Street, London. 

Hatton Garden, 2015 – £25million 

A group of older men drilled through a wall to steal jewellery from safety deposit boxes in a 2015 heist.

 Source: Latham’s

Stunt moved into the home after the his divorce amid bitter proceedings over the shared £5.5billion fortune of the businessman and Bernie Ecclestone’s daughter at stake.

The couple also shared a £158million mansion in Los Angeles.  

Mr Stunt said after the divorce hearing: ‘I am devastated that my marriage has broken down. I love Petra and our children.’

He said the couple’s ‘most important responsibility’ was now ‘being mother and father to our wonderful children’. 

Speaking after the hearing, Mr Ecclestone told MailOnline: ‘I’m just glad it’s over. Petra is too. She has been very tolerant and has been concerned about James.’

The couple married in a £12million ceremony in 2011, tying the knot in an Italian castle. 

In the divorce proceedings Ecclestone secured the couple’s Grade II-listed mansion in Chelsea, west London, believed to be worth up to £100million.

She was flanked by her Formula One tycoon father and her sister Tamara as she attended a hearing in the latest round of the legal battle last year. 

Tamara Ecclestone had shared an image on Instagram on the day of the hearing, telling her sister: ‘Hey little fighter, soon things will be brighter.’ 

The property is located in the heart of Belgravia and is one of London's most prestigious and sought after areas

The property is located in the heart of Belgravia and is one of London’s most prestigious and sought after areas

Another of Stunt's expensive vehicles is pictured as he moved into his new Belgravia home in December

Another of Stunt’s expensive vehicles is pictured as he moved into his new Belgravia home in December

Stunt, 36, was pictured entering the Italian restaurant weeks after he is claimed to have reported the burglary at his home

Stunt, 36, was pictured entering the Italian restaurant weeks after he is claimed to have reported the burglary at his home

Stunt, seen last night, was involved in numerous court hearings last year as he and Ecclestone settled their £5.5million divorce

Stunt was pictured still wearing his wedding ring on his left hand despite his marriage to Petra Ecclestone ending in divorce last year

Stunt was pictured still wearing his wedding ring on his left hand despite his marriage to Petra Ecclestone ending in divorce last year

The wife of businessman Jay Rutland, Tamara lives in a £70million home in Kensington, also in west London.   

Petra launched accessories line Stark in 2011 and is believed to have a property portfolio valued at more than £130million, and also stands to inherit from her father Bernie.

The Stunt & Co website says that the billionaire has been involved with ‘highly successful ventures in the gambling, art, mining and transcontinental shipping industries’.

But despite their divorce, Petra and James have vowed to be ‘firm friends’.

Stunt, wearing a grey jumper, was seen walking through the revolving doors behind a blonde woman

Stunt, wearing a grey jumper, was seen walking through the revolving doors behind a blonde woman

Stunt was wearing a dark jacket as he walked out of the restaurant with a blonde companion

Stunt was wearing a dark jacket as he walked out of the restaurant with a blonde companion

The businessman was pictured in Mayfair flanked by nine security guards on all sides

The businessman was pictured in Mayfair flanked by nine security guards on all sides

Stunt and various other women were seen at the Mayfair address. He moved to a house in nearby Belgravia last year

A blonde woman wearing a T-shirt and red trousers was also seen at the C London restaurant in Mayfair

Stunt and various other women were seen at the Mayfair address. He moved to a new house nearby Belgravia last year 

One woman was seen getting into a car with Stunt during his night out in London on Saturday

One woman was seen getting into a car with Stunt during his night out in London on Saturday



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