A mystery knitter known for their topical postbox topper creations has struck again with a new US election-themed work.

The heated race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has inspired the latest up-to-the-minute piece to appear in Nelson Road in Sheringham.

But the topper left locals confused when it first appeared on Friday featuring only the Republican candidate surrounded by the USA flag and patriotic characters.

The election-themed topper as it was on Friday (Image: Richard Farrow)Ms Harris was "running a little late" to the knitted scene but joined the party by Sunday. 

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About 77 million Americans already have voted early in the election, but Ms Harris and Mr Trump are pushing to turn out many millions more supporters on Tuesday.

The topper was completed on Sunday and features Donald Trump and Kamla Harris surrounded by colourful and patriotic characters  (Image: Richard Farrow)The north Norfolk knitter's identity remains a mystery but they are reportedly happy to be affectionately known as the 'Nelson Road Knitter'. 

Previous topical creations have included a Wimbledon-themed topper featuring two players enjoying a rally in July and a red dragon to celebrate the Chinese New Year in January.

And with two months' worth of seasonal occasions left in 2024, it is safe to assume the Nelson Road Knitter is working hard on their next creation.