Eventually, its location was found to be obstructing traffic, and the statue was re-sited to Wythenshawe Park, commemorating Wythenshawe Hall's association with the Civil War. Within weeks, the statue was vandalised with paint and Cromwell's sword was stolen.
Eventually, its placement was found to be causing congestion, and subsequently, the statue was repositioned to Wythenshawe Park, paying homage to Wythenshawe Hall's historical relationship with the Civil War. Subsequently, the statue suffered damage from paint and Cromwell's sword was taken.