Timmy Mallett hunts for stolen hammer

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Timmy Mallett is hunting for his original foam mallet, which was stolen in 2002.

The former children's TV presenter lost his hammer during a Wacagig in Leeds club Evolution six years ago.

However, a picture of the mallet has been discovered on Facebook, prompting Timmy to launch a campaign to get it back.

"I was livid when the mallet disappeared," he told The Sun. "It was the one I used on TV and had taken all over the country.

"The club doormen promised me 'Nowt gets past us' - but my huge foam, multi-coloured mallet did. I chased the bloke but he got away. I had to get a copy made."

He continued: “Then the other day I got a tip-off there was a chap posing with it in a snap on Facebook. I never let anyone hold it unless I was with them, so I was suspicious.

"All I want is my mallet back. I don't want to press charges or drop anyone in trouble."