Public appeal after statue of boxer Teddy Baldock stolen in Poplar

I am appealing for information after the statue of British boxing legend Teddy Baldock was stolen from Langdon Park in Poplar, E14.

Police were called at 20:07 on Sunday 1st February to reports that the bronze monument had been taken. Officers have obtained CCTV which shows four suspects at the scene, all dressed in black with their faces covered. These suspects were last seen traveling northbound towards Bromley-by-Bow underground station.

I understand this is a very distressing time for members of our community to have a monument of a local hero treated this way. I want to assure you that our officers are working at pace to identify those responsible and will continue to follow every available line of enquiry. 

This statue has stood proudly in the local community since 2014, and clearly is not an easy item to dispose of. Considering the nature of this incident, I know that some people will know who is responsible. I appeal to anyone with information to get in touch with us urgently so that we can locate the statue before it is too late.

If you have any information please contact 101 quoting CAD 6133/1Feb, or report anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Full CCTV clips and images are on the link below:

Appeal after statue of boxer Teddy Baldock stolen from east London park | Metropolitan Police

Thank you in advance,

Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter

Tower Hamlets Neighbourhoods