The marble statues, including a brain and eye are currently located on Hay Hill, opposite Primark.

Image: George Thompson, LDR

The pieces, by Patrick Poirier are called Homage To Sir Thomas Browne and was designed for people to contemplate about life in the 17th century in a busy modern city.

Following a City Council meeting this morning, all of the marble pieces have been approved to be removed.

We will have more on this story later today.