The treasured teddy bear stolen from pensioner Lily Currill, during a distraction burglary at her home, has been recovered.

The bear, made by 93-year-old Mrs Currill's later sister, Rose, was handed in at Cowley police station by a member of the public after being found wrapped in a bin liner.

On Tuesday, police also removed other property belonging to Mrs Currill from two addresses in Oxford, and a field.

Relieved: Lily Currill with another bear also made by her sister

Police are still searching for other items stolen in the burglary at her home in London Road, Headington, on February 6 after a burglar tricked Mrs Currill by saying he had been sent to clean her ornaments.

Her favourite teddy bear, a First World War medallion belonging to her father, and various other items of sentimental value are bnow being returned to her.

A 56-year-old man, who has not been named, was arrested and questioned by police on Monday and later released on bail.

Mrs Currill, whose health has deteriorated since losing her property, is now being looked after in a nursing home in Chipping Norton.