U.K. Protesters Topple Slave Trader Statue, Throw It In Harbor

In England, protesters pulled down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston and threw it into the River Avon during demonstrations against racial inequality, sparked by George Floyd's death. The act included kneeling on the statue's neck, symbolizing Floyd's death. Colston, who profited from the slave trade, had a statue erected in 1895 in Bristol. His controversial past led to calls for the statue's removal. Police are investigating the incident, and the statue is expected to be placed in a museum.

What actions were taken by local authorities following the statue's damage?

What are the future plans for the statue according to Bristol's mayor?