Thieves steal priceless paintings

Thieves have got away with five priceless paintings including two by Rubens from Russborough House in Co Wicklow.

The raiders are believed to have gained access to the building through a rear window.

The alarm was raised at about 6am and a four-wheel drive vehicle was found abandoned close to the scene.

Gardaí are set to carry out a forensic examination of the scene.

Last week two paintings stolen from the house were recovered by gardaí.