Ram-raiders riding motorbikes and wielding weapons have carried out a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewellers in Kingsbury this afternoon.

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The six-strong gang smashed their way through the store’s windows before snatching thousands of pounds worth of Asian gold jewellery in Kingsbury Road just after 2pm.

They fled on their bikes.

Police are currently at the scene and one man was arrested nearby on suspicion of armed robbery.

He is at a police station in north London.

Brent & Kilburn Times: The robbery scene in Kingsbury Road (Pic credit: Nathalie Raffray)The robbery scene in Kingsbury Road (Pic credit: Nathalie Raffray) (Image: Archant)

Road closures and bus diversions are currently in place.

Detectives from the Flying Squad are leading the investigation.

Did you witness the robbery?

If so call the news team on 0207 433 0133 or email lorraine.king@archant.co.uk.