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| Vandals decapitate Paddington Bear statue on Shoreditch street amid £2k NSPCC auction | Vandals decapitate Paddington Bear statue on Shoreditch street amid £2k NSPCC auction |
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| A Paddington Bear statue placed on a busy street in Shoreditch had its head decapitated over the weekend by vandals before it was due to be auctioned off for charity. | A Paddington Bear statue placed on a busy street in Shoreditch had its head decapitated over the weekend by vandals before it was due to be auctioned off for charity. |
| The statue on Curtain Road, known as “Maya’s Bear” as part of the National Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children campaign, was one of many in a trail of around 50 bears across London and it is believed to have been ruined around Saturday night. | |
| It was found without its head on Sunday morning by Patrick Eidam while he was on the Paddington Bear statue hunt with his two daughters, who he said were “heartbroken” to see the damage. | It was found without its head on Sunday morning by Patrick Eidam while he was on the Paddington Bear statue hunt with his two daughters, who he said were “heartbroken” to see the damage. |
| The 'Maya's Bear' statue before it was damaged The statue, which was designed by 13-year-old Maya with children on his famous duffel coat, is still listed as being auctioned by Christie’s having attracted bids up to £2,000 so far to be donated to the NSPCC. | The 'Maya's Bear' statue before it was damaged The statue, which was designed by 13-year-old Maya with children on his famous duffel coat, is still listed as being auctioned by Christie’s having attracted bids up to £2,000 so far to be donated to the NSPCC. |
| The listing is expected to finish on 7 January. The auction house's website has stated that “lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale”. | The listing is expected to finish on 7 January. The auction house's website has stated that “lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale”. |
| The hand-painted and glazed fibreglass bear was placed right outside the NSPCC headquarters and it will not be returning to the trail after it had been removed for repairs. | The hand-painted and glazed fibreglass bear was placed right outside the NSPCC headquarters and it will not be returning to the trail after it had been removed for repairs. |
| Other bears on the trail will be on display until their planned finish date of 30 December, according to the charity. | Other bears on the trail will be on display until their planned finish date of 30 December, according to the charity. |
| The Independent are awaiting comment from Christie’s and the NSPCC. |