Sledgehammer-wielding gang smash into wealthy couple's home

A couple were left terrified after a masked gang armed with a sledgehammer and pickaxe broke into their home and stole almost £1 million of luxury goods. CCTV has captured the moment five robbers smashed their way into the property in the affluent neighbourhood of Kimberley, Nottinghamshire, on December 4. Once inside, the male homeowner attempted to confront the intruders but was attacked with the sledgehammer. He was then pinned to a sofa as the gang demanded to know where valuables were kept and how to access a safe. The man was forced to retrieve the safe keys and open the vault, which contained a collection of luxury watches.