Statue of 18th century slave owner Robert Milligan taken down in London

A statue of 18thcentury slave ownerRobertMilliganhas been removed from its place in Londons docklands. The Canal and River Trust earlier said it was working with local authorities and a local museum to organise its safe removal. UK protests live: statue of 18thcentury slave owner Robert Milligan taken down in London Protesters rally in Oxford for removal of Cecil Rhodes statue