Spanish police make arrests over stolen Francis Bacon works

Seven held over five paintings and other valuables that were taken in burglary of Madrid home last summerSeven people have been arrested in Spain on suspicion of involvement in the theft of five paintings by Francis Bacon, worth a total of €25m (£19m).The paintings were stolen last July, along with other valuables belonging to the owner, who is reported to have been a close friend of Bacon. The works, which comprise portraits and landscapes, are yet to be recovered. Related: Francis B