The 1989 public artwork has been moved to a new location - but is still dividing opinion.

The man threatened staff with an angle grinder and hand gun, police say.

It was created by Fred Mitchell in 1923, and ran by two more generations after he died in 1970.

The 35-year-old statue relocates to allow more space for market stalls and events in Beeston Square.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust says the closure has caused "frustration" over the last 18 months.

Broxtowe Borough Council says the rules have been the same for "many years".

A man suffered hand and leg injuries in the town centre attack, police said.

A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.