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Heartwarming update after Paddington Bear statue ripped apart by two drunk RAF yobs

Published on March 27, 2025 at 01:00 AM

Heartwarming update after Paddington Bear statue ripped apart by two drunk RAF yobs
RAF engineers slammed by judge over Paddington bear statue theft

A PADDINGTON Bear statue ripped apart by two drunk RAF yobs has been repaired.

And the marmalade-loving bear is set to be unveiled again at Easter.

Repaired Paddington Bear statue sitting on a bench, holding a sandwich.
A Paddington Bear statue ripped apart by two drunk RAF yobs has been repaired
A Royal Air Force engineer appearing in court.
William Lawrence, 22, tore the artwork in two in ­Newbury
A man in a suit and flat cap appearing in court.
Daniel Heath, 22, above, also helped rip the statue apart earlier this month
Damaged statue on a park bench.
Experts have spent days bonding the fibreglass sculpture back together

Experts have spent days bonding the fibreglass sculpture back together.

Boozed-up RAF engineers Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, both 22, tore the artwork in two as they swiped it in ­Newbury, Berks, earlier this month.

This week they admitted criminal damage and got 12-month community orders with 150 hours of unpaid work.

They must each pay £2,725 towards the statue’s repair in creator Michael Bond’s home town.

Trish Willetts, of Newbury Business Improvement District, told Flying Eze: “We are delighted to confirm Paddington is currently undergoing repairs and will soon return to his rightful place.

“As the birthplace of Paddington’s creator, Michael Bond, Newbury has always felt a special connection to Paddington.

“This sense of pride within the town has only grown since the statue’s unveiling last year, with Paddington-inspired creations and designs appearing at countless public events.

“After the damage was discovered, we received so many lovely messages of support, and this helped influence our decision to bring Paddington back to Newbury as soon as possible, so locals and visitors alike can continue to enjoy the love and kindness that Paddington represents.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors from near and far once Paddington triumphantly returns from his short adventure away.”

Statue of Paddington Bear sitting on a bench, eating a marmalade sandwich.
The marmalade-loving bear is set to be unveiled again at Easter
Nighttime security camera footage showing two people damaging and stealing a Paddington Bear statue.
CCTV show Heath and Lawrence ripping the statue from the bench after a boozy night out
The remains of a vandalized Paddington Bear statue on a park bench.
The statue was ripped from a bench in Newbury, Berks, on Sunday, March 2
Recovered Paddington Bear statue in a police car.
Paddignton is now safely back in the hands of police, after the statue was found hidden in the boot of Lawrence’s car
Top Labour MP says UK shouldn’t ban illegal migrants because of Paddington Bear
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