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17.10.2022 - 21:23 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Residents have been left 'gutted' after a 30ft golden statue of a naked man that 'brought Hollywood to Ince' was suddenly taken down.
The statue, affectionately nicknamed 'golden balls' and 'Willy' by locals, was seen being towed through Wigan on October 11, much to the dismay of its fans who have branded the removal 'absolutely ridiculous'. The nude statue, with 'unmissable features', was part of a promotion tour of the blockbuster movie Gladiator which starred Russell Crowe back in 2000.
Five years ago he was erected outside Titan Flooring Specialists in Wigan before living in the car park outside furniture store Bulldog Forge in Darlington Street East, Ince, since last year. But it has been towed following a planning permission dispute.
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The huge figure's owner told the Manchester Evening New s it's now in storage to protect it from the long and cold winter. Wigan Council said they have been 'liaising with the landowner for the relevant planning permission for the statue'.
Councillor Stuart Gerrard posted a picture on Facebook of the statue being removed and said: "If you do happen to venture into Wigan, you may of noticed the giant golden statue with certain unmissable features. Apparently the council have demanded it's removal."
Speaking to the M.E.N., Coun Gerrard said he thought the statue was 'art', and that there was 'nothing really offensive about it'.
"Obviously there is an appendage, but art all over the world has got that. Some of the most famous pieces in the world are in a similar style. They don't get removed.
"For me, it's just a bit of light relief, really."
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