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Two men arrested after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen

A Paddington Bear statue in Newbury was stolen and vandalized, cut in half overnight.
Two 22-year-old men from Basingstoke were arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage, according to Thames Valley Police.
Residents celebrated the statue's recovery, expressing relief and gratitude towards Thames Valley Police for their efforts.

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Two men charged after Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen from bench

Two men have been charged after a newly-installed Paddington Bear statue was cut in half and stolen from a bench.

6 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Telegraph & Argus

Bradford man charged after Paddington Bear statue is cut in half and stolen

A Bradford man has been charged with criminal damage after a newly-installed Paddington Bear statue was cut in half and stolen from a bench.

6 hours ago·Bradford, United Kingdom

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Basingstoke Gazette

Hampshire men arrested after 'beloved' Paddington Bear statue cut in half and stolen

Officers from Thames Valley Police confirmed that two 22-year-old men from Hampshire had been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage at…

9 hours ago·Basingstoke, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Beloved Paddington Bear statue stolen and smashed in half in creator’s hometown

The statue was unveiled in Newbury, West Berkshire, in October ahead of the film Paddington in Peru

10 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Paddington Bear statue recovered after being slashed in half and stolen overnight - 'Heartbreaking!'

Police have recovered a beloved Paddington Bear statue after it was smashed in half and stolen from a bench in Newbury, Berkshire

12 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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sloughobserver.co.uk

Men, 22, arrested after Paddington Bear statue is stolen from park bench

Two men have been arrested after a newly installed Paddington Bear statue was cut in half and stolen from a bench.

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