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, it was discovered that the statue's location was causing traffic problems, so it was moved to Wythenshawe Park, which serves as a tribute to Wythenshawe Hall's historical significance in relation to the Civil War. Shortly after, the statue suffered damage from vandalism and Cromwell's sword went missing.