Statue of world champion boxer stolen from park
Summary
A bronze statue of world champion boxer Teddy Baldock was stolen from Langdon Park in East London. CCTV footage shows four individuals removing the statue, which was later taken northbound towards Bromley-by-Bow Underground station. Teddy Baldock was a celebrated British boxer who became the youngest world bantamweight champion in 1927.Key Facts
- The stolen bronze statue was of boxer Teddy Baldock.
- The theft was recorded on CCTV in Langdon Park, Poplar, London.
- Four people in black clothing removed the statue using a cargo bike.
- The theft was reported to police at 20:00 GMT.
- The statue was taken north towards Bromley-by-Bow Underground station.
- Teddy Baldock became the youngest world bantamweight champion at age 19 in 1927.
- The statue was erected in 2014, funded by efforts led by Baldock's grandson, Martin Sax.
- Authorities are actively investigating the theft and appealing for any information from the public.
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