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| A second man has been charged over an armed raid at Selfridges department store in London. | A second man has been charged over an armed raid at Selfridges department store in London. |
| The smash-and-grab attack, in which a six-strong gang dressed in burqas made off with £1m worth of luxury watches, took place last Thursday. | The smash-and-grab attack, in which a six-strong gang dressed in burqas made off with £1m worth of luxury watches, took place last Thursday. |
| Scotland Yard said Sam Curtin, 24, from Islington, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and aggravated vehicle-taking. | Scotland Yard said Sam Curtin, 24, from Islington, was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and aggravated vehicle-taking. |
| He will appear at Lavender Hill magistrates court on Friday. Alleged accomplice Connor Groake, 19, also from Islington, appeared at Lavender Hill magistrates court on 8 June facing the same charges. He was remanded in custody to 21 June when he will appear at Kingston crown court. | He will appear at Lavender Hill magistrates court on Friday. Alleged accomplice Connor Groake, 19, also from Islington, appeared at Lavender Hill magistrates court on 8 June facing the same charges. He was remanded in custody to 21 June when he will appear at Kingston crown court. |
| The raiders used the religious garments to disguise themselves and the tools they were carrying during the raid, police said. The axe and sledge hammer-wielding group smashed glass cabinets at a prearranged moment, then filled holdalls with the watches. | The raiders used the religious garments to disguise themselves and the tools they were carrying during the raid, police said. The axe and sledge hammer-wielding group smashed glass cabinets at a prearranged moment, then filled holdalls with the watches. |
| Oxford Street shoppers looked on as the gang met accomplices outside in getaway vehicles. | Oxford Street shoppers looked on as the gang met accomplices outside in getaway vehicles. |
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