Hoppy the hedgehog has been found safe and well, and is making his way back to Radley Primary School.

Glove puppet Hoppy with six-year-old Khloe Fowler

The alarm was raised when Hoppy was taken home by a pupil, and mislaid. His disappearance was announced at the school assembly on October 18, and some children drew posters, appealing for help in tracing him.

Karen Fowler, of Foster Road, Abingdon, said: "Hoppy is an old favourite. He's about ten years old and there's a lot of sentimental value attached to him. We were all very worried about his wherabouts but fortunately he's been found and he is on his way back to school."

Headteacher Radka Benson said: "We're so pleased Hoppy's returned safe and sound.

"He's very much loved."