Kalashnikov robbers raid Belgian jewellers

Three masked men reportedly armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles robbed a jewellery store in a shopping mall in Chatelineau, southern Belgium, local police said.

“When the shop opened three masked men attacked the staff with heavy weapons. They took the goods in a vehicle fitted with stolen registration plates,” police said.

“No one was injured but the staff are in shock.”

Witnesses said two explosions were heard during the hold-up, while the men were able to escape the scene.