UK council considers removing Baden-Powell statue

British police have advised a council in sourn England to remove a statue of Scouts founder Robert Baden-Powell because it might become a target by anti-racism protesters. deputy leader of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole City Council on Thursday said y were considering removing statue from seafront at Poole, but insisted it would be temporary. Like some Englishmen of his time, Baden-Powell held racist views and he also expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler. But suggestion his statue could disappear sparked heated criticism from Poole locals on Thursday, who questioned need for removal of a tribute to a man who had done so much to bring people of different backgrounds toger.