Hundreds of lost toys to get new owners

Please look after this bear. Hopefully Paddington will get a more careful owner this time round. Credit: Transport for London

The children who lost them will have been heartbroken, but hundreds of toys that have been left behind on London's tubes and buses are set to bring great joy to other youngsters this Christmas.

A mountain of unclaimed teddies, dolls and books, which have been handed in to Transport for London's lost property office have been donated to the Salvation Army - so that they can be given to children who might otherwise miss out on a Christmas gift.

All of the 500 toys are brand new - having been lost in their original packaging - and have gone unclaimed for more than three months.

All of the toys were still in their original packaging. Credit: Transport for London
More than 500 toys have been donated to The Salvation Army. Credit: Transport for London