ARMED robbers have raided a jewellers in Colchester.

Four men armed with an assortment of weapons, possibly including hammers and a small handgun, threatened staff in the shop in Priory Street at about 2.40pm.

They fled with the loot, jumping into a blue Renault Megane car.

This was later found burnt out at the bottom of Harwich Road, Colchester. Initial reports suggested it was found in East Hill.

For full story see Monday's Gazette