A ROBBERY took place at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France last night (Wednesday 10 January).

The thieves stole millions of pounds worth of jewellery from the luxury French hotel.

Police quickly arrived on the scene and gun shots were heard.

Five men are thought to be involved in the robbery, but only three were arrested at the scene. The stolen jewels were later found.

Other robberies

This is not the first time a jewellery heist in Paris has hit the headlines. Several other jewellery stores in the city have been targeted.

Reality superstar Kim Kardashian West was also the victim of a jewellery heist when she was staying in the French capital back in 2016.

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