Police hunt Geneva armed robbers

Police in Geneva have launched a major operation after an attempted armed robbery in the city centre.

Officers were called shortly before 11 a.m. yesterday after several suspects - reportedly three or four - targeted the Richard Mille luxury watch boutique on Rue du Rhône.

The group fled the scene, and during their escape one was seen discarding what police believe may be a grenade in the nearby Jardin Anglais.

Bomb disposal specialists secured the area for more than an hour while the object was examined.

A large security operation is ongoing to track down the suspects.

No injuries have been reported.

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