Victoria Wood’s brother has been to see the statue of his late sister after it was toppled by a taxi two weeks ago.

Chris Foote-Wood has been to visit the monument, which has stood on Church Gardens, off Silver Street in Bury, since May 2019, after it was knocked down on the night on Monday, June 3.

The vehicle sustained significant damage, and the driver was taken to hospital with non-serious injuries.

Chris Foote-Wood, along with sculptor Graham Ibbeson, technical experts and council officials went to view the statue, which has been covered and secured in situ.

The taxi after crashing into the statueThe taxi after crashing into the statue (Image: Public)

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After insurance representatives have made an assessment of the damage, it will be taken away for repair.

He said: “Victoria’s statue appears to have sustained relatively little damage to the outer surface.

“It is possible that there is also some structural damage which could take some time to put right.

“It was such a shock to hear what happened, but I have every confidence Victoria will be restored as good as new."

A council spokesperson is also considering Mr Foote-Wood's request to install bollards to protect the statue. 

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The memorial was put in place following a scheme, which included members of Victoria's family, members of her literary estate and the council.

The statue depicts Victoria performing one of her stand-up comedy shows, holding a microphone and wearing her trade-mark long jacket.

Victoria began her career in the 1970s after appearing on TV talent show, New Faces.

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She is best known for starring in roles in sitcoms including Dinnerladies and Acorn Antiques as well as her sketch show, Victoria Wood, As Seen on TV.

In May last year, a new plaque was unveiled at the statue which outlines her life and work.

It features several colour photographs of the multi-talented star including one with one of the several Baftas she won for her performing, writing and acting.