A First World War commemorative figure beheaded by vandals has been replaced, thanks to the generosity of a Great Yarmouth company who stepped in to help after reading about the incident in the Eastern Daily Press.

North Norfolk News: Sheringham Royal British standard bearer Eddie Mayell and Simon Clarke, of Displaypro, unveil a First World War 'There But Not There' silhouette made by the Great Yarmouth company after the previous one was beheaded by vandals.Photo: SHERINGHAM RBLSheringham Royal British standard bearer Eddie Mayell and Simon Clarke, of Displaypro, unveil a First World War 'There But Not There' silhouette made by the Great Yarmouth company after the previous one was beheaded by vandals.Photo: SHERINGHAM RBL (Image: Archant)

Simon Clarke, of Displaypro, got in touch with Sheringham Royal British Legion (RBL) and offered to make two new 'There But Not There' Perspex silhouettes, after the one sitting on a bench beside the town's war memorial had its head snapped off and thrown on the ground.

The new figures were unveiled at the weekend, following a service held at St Peter's Church to mark the handover of the branch standard from long-standing RBL member Tony Thorogate, to Eddie Mayell.

Thanking Mr Clarke, Sheringham RBL secretary Melanie Clarke said: 'Not only did Simon replace the broken silhouette, but he did so with a much stronger version and also provided us with one that will take its place at St Peter's Church during the Remembrance period.'