The Flying Squad snatched a 'machete robbery gang' after lying in wait outside a posh London jewellers in a dramatic operation today.
Police confirmed their hero team - also known as The Sweeney - arrested four men as part of a pre-planned intelligence-led operation in Mayfair in central London this morning.
They said it was in order to thwart an alleged "smash and grab robbery at a jewellery store on Piccadilly, W1".
Four Flying Squad officers were injured during the arrest as four of the alleged gang "attempted to flee the scene on two mopeds".
One of the officers remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after allegedly being run down during the operation.
Two axes, a knife and machete were all recovered at the scene.
No jewellery was thought to be taken during the incident. One report said police recovered stolen jewellery at the scene.