A stolen statue of British boxing champion Ted “Kid” Baldock has left the London community stunned. The bronze statue, valued at approximately £100,000, was stolen from outside Langdon Park in Poplar, East London, on the night of the incident. The thieves severed the statue from its base and left behind only a pair of boxing boots at the scene. Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
According to the police spokesperson, officers are working tirelessly to identify the perpetrators responsible for the theft. However, no arrests have been made yet. In a statement, Tower Hamlets Council, which is responsible for the park’s maintenance, said that the police are reviewing CCTV footage to track down the thieves and recover the stolen statue.
The news of the stolen statue has sparked a wave of reactions on social media, with many expressing outrage and shock. Ted Baldock’s grandson, Martin, has appealed to the public to help locate the statue, fearing that it may be sold for scrap metal. The statue was a gift to the community, and Martin had played a crucial role in raising funds for its installation in 2014.
Ted Baldock was a British boxing champion who won the world title at the age of 19 in 1927. The incident is not only a loss for the community but also a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage.
Meanwhile, the ICC Under-19 World Cup has been won by India, while the Asian Under-21 Snooker Championship has reached its final stage in Qatar. Pakistan’s cricket team is gearing up for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with several veteran players set to participate in the tournament. The team’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, has said that the team is focused on their preparations and is not feeling any pressure from the previous matches.
In other news, Sri Lanka Cricket has written a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board, expressing concerns about the impact of Pakistan’s boycott on the country’s tourism sector. Shoaib Malik has said that the cricket season is in full swing, and the topic of selection is also being discussed. A video has been released showing Pakistan cricket players mimicking the style of Aamer Ahmed in an entertaining manner.
In another development, the Pakistani government has announced that it will review its security protocols after a terrorist attack in Islamabad. The attacker, who was killed in the blast, is believed to have received training in Afghanistan. The government has also announced that it will cancel all its cultural events in the coming days as a mark of respect for the victims.
In related news, the Inspector General of Islamabad has said that some of the victims of the blast were his relatives. Thomas De Nino has expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in China’s nuclear program, saying that there is no limit on the country’s nuclear stockpile. The Sindh government has also announced that it will cancel its cultural events in solidarity with the victims of the blast in Islamabad.
