The statue was booed by passing motorists as it was lowered into place in the town
In February 2019, a planning committee unanimously voted in favour of the £300,000 statue – which was originally intended for Parliament Square in Westminster.
Two CCTV cameras have been installed around the memorial to combat any threats of vandalism, the local council said.
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