Two other men, 50 year old Robert Clarke and 46 year old Lee Ramsey already pleaded guilty to the same offence at the same court back in May.

All three men were remanded in custody and will be sentenced on Friday, the 24th of July.

A video of the robbery was widely shared online. It showed the men smashing the window of the jeweller’s in Paved Court in broad daylight with a sledgehammer before reaching in to grab jewels worth £225,000 and making off.

Officers arrested two of the men on Tuesday, the 31st of March and the third on Wednesday, the 8th of April,  all at addresses in Essex.

Detective Superintendent Dan Mitchell, from the Met’s Flying Squad, said:

“Robberies of this kind cause real concern for residents and businesses in the communities that are targeted. It’s they who feel the immediate impact.

“These guilty pleas mark a significant step in what has been a detailed and determined investigation. I hope they demonstrate our commitment to tackling smash‑and‑grab robberies in London by going after those involved, wherever they are.

“The groups responsible should be under no illusion – we will pursue you relentlessly and hold you to account.”

An investigation was launched following the incident which took place in Paved Court on Saturday, the 31st of January.

Specialist officers carried out an extensive review of CCTV footage, alongside forensic analysis and the recovery of a vehicle believed to be linked to the robbery.

This work led to the identification of the three suspects who were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery.