Diamonds worth millions stolen from Basel jewel fair

The Swiss Prosecutor's office says four diamonds worth millions of pounds have been stolen from the world's biggest watch and jewellery fair in the Swiss city of Basel.

Some of the thieves had distracted an employee at a diamond trader's stall while others swiped the jewels from glass cabinet.

Organisers of the annual Baselworld trade fair blocked the exits for half an hour shortly after Wednesday's heist but failed to stop the thieves escaping.

The Israeli trader, who was not identified, only realised the theft about 15 minutes after it was carried out, allowing sufficient time for the perpetrators to get away.

An investigation is now under way.

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