Antiques Dealer Attacked by Hammer-Wielding Robbers During Jewel Heist

• Ian Towning was attacked in Chelsea by robbers targeting his antique store.
• CCTV captured the assault, spotlighting rising robbery trends in London.
• Dixon and Loring stole antiques worth £365,000 in the March-June heist.
• James Dixon received a 17-year sentence, posing a public safety threat.
• Thomas Loring was sentenced to 14 years for his role in the robberies.
• Towning's attack highlights the risks and growing crime among antique dealers.
• The court stressed London's vulnerability to organized robbery rings.