laughter from bystanders, as well as a cry of: “Well done mate”.
The plinther, from the Yorkshire region, stretched out his arms and took a swig of water from a bottle as he took the spotlight, casting a shadow on the National Gallery nearby.
Just a few minutes after revealing all, he was told by organisers to cover up: “Simon, you’re going to have to put something on or [the police] want
you down … some pants or something. Thank you.”

Says he: “Always wanted to be a sculpture!”