Statue of Black Lives Matter protestor removed from Bristol’s empty Edward Colston plinth

nme.com:

Colston’s statue was torn down and thrown in the harbour by protesters at an anti-racism march back in June, standing atop the plinth and raising her fist.Revealing that the statue has been removed, a spokesperson for Bristol City Council said: “This morning we removed the sculpture.

It will be held at our museum for the artist to collect or donate to our collection.”Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees added: “I understand people want expression, but the statue has been put up without permission.“Anything put on the plinth outside of the process we’ve put in place will have to be removed.”I understand people want expression, but the statue has been put up without permission.Anything put on the plinth outside of the process we've put in place will.