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Millionaire's art works are taken

Millions of pounds worth of "museum quality" art has been stolen from the home of a reclusive property tycoon.

Thieves raided Ramsbury Manor - a 17th Century mansion in Wiltshire said to be worth more than £20m, and home of Harry Hyams - on Wednesday night.

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said the items taken, including fine art and porcelain, were "worth a substantial amount - into the millions".

The stolen items included a 1675 clock from the reign of Charles II.

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