A STATUE of a “sadistic” 19th century slave owner will be removed from Cardiff City Hall following a vote from councillors.

The marble statue of Sir Thomas Picton has stood in the civic building since 1916, as part of the Heroes of Wales collection.

He was the most senior officer killed at the Battle of Waterloo, and was also known for executing a dozen slaves while governor of Trinidad.

In one instance, he authorised the illegal torture of 14-year-old Louisa Calderon, and while he was found guilty he was never sentenced.

After the toppling of the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol, Cardiff Council has faced calls for its removal by Black Lives Matter protesters.

Cardiff councillors voted 57 in favour of removing Picton’s statue, five against, and nine abstentations.

It will be covered up while Cardiff Council seeks permission from the Welsh government to remove it, as the City Hall is a Grade I listed building.



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