A Glasgow cafe has been reunited with its giant ice cream cone after it was 'nicked'.

We reported how Langside Cafe in Shawlands was left 'heartbroken' after someone 'stole' its much-loved sculpture.

Revealing the devastating news on social media on Tuesday, July 16, the venue said the cone - which has sat outside the cafe for 40 years and appears in 'iconic artwork - had vanished.

Following the heist, the eatery said they were only left with the flake of the top of the cone.

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Now, the venue has revealed they have been reunited with their giant cone.

Taking to social media, the cafe said the huge ice cream was returned this morning (Wednesday, July 17).

It was accompanied by a note, which read: "Dear Langside Cafe.

"Found the ice cream on its side next to rubbish, missing its flake - assumed it had been thrown out.

"We are sorry. Hope it's not caused too much distress. Please forgive us. 

"A couple of absolute melts."

The cafe said: "It's back.

"Came in this morning and it had been returned, the flake reunited with the cone!

"Thanks to everyone for sharing this and helping us get it back, and a massive thank you to the person who returned it, the kids can hug the 99 again.