A couple who bought a sofa from a charity shop got an extra surprise when they found a cat trapped inside it.

Ten-year-old Crockett spent five days trapped in the three-seater settee after his owners made the donation to St Luke's Hospice in Grays, Essex. Pauline and Bill Lowe, both 66, from Corringham, said they had been devastated to lose Crockett and were delighted to have him home.

It is thought he sneaked into the sofa as it was taken apart before being moved. Mrs Lowe added: "We can't believe how he must have tucked himself into the sofa during the short time the bottom was removed and remained silent for so long."

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