Paddington Bear post box topper stolen

A knitted Paddington Bear has been stolen from a post box topper in Leigh-on-Sea.

The topper, made by Linda Catling, depicted the Queen having tea with Paddington Bear, just like in the build-up to the Platinum Jubilee concert in June.

But the Paddington Bear part of the topper has now been taken taken.

BBC Essex speaks to Linda Catling about her creation and her desire to be reunited with Paddington.