Knitter will 'absolutely be back' after vandalism

The topper had been on top of the post box in Didcot for eight weeks

An artist that creates knitted post box toppers has said she will "absolutely be back" creating the pieces, after one was vandalised.

The knitted oxen, created by Rachel Crook, were displayed on a post box outside of the Post Office on The Broadway, in Didcot.

Since it was destroyed last week, hundreds have commented and voiced their support for Ms Crook - who is better known by the nickname Yarnsy.

The public response to the destruction of a knitted post box topper had been "overwhelming", Yarnsy told the BBC.

She said: "You don't realise that these silly things that you put out into the community mean so much to so many people."

It was one of four toppers created in aid of Sobell House

"It [the public response] has been overwhelming to be honest with you - it's really been an eye opener."

Yarnsy added that "you can't let the actions of one person dictate what you do moving forward".

The topper had been part of a fundraising scheme for Oxford-based hospice Sobell House, before being destroyed.

A Just Giving page created by Yarnsy has crossed it's fundraising target of £500 in the week since the topper was destroyed.

"It's really great to think that the community has rallied, and somebody did something awful, but actually there is a silver lining, and we've been able to turn that negative impact into something really positive," she said.

Having initially warned that she may take a step back from the creations, Yarnsy told the BBC: "It may take a few weeks for the inspiration to kick back in, but absolutely we'll be back"

She confirmed that the vandalised post box would be her "next target".

"I've got a little idea bubbling away that will kind of nod to what happened, but hopefully in a positive light," she added.