Duncan Edwards statue in return to Dudley marketplace

The statue had been put into storage during the £6.7 million redevelopment of the town centre.

It has been put up near the top of New Street in place of the now demolished toilet blocks.

Dudley Council first commissioned the statue 16 years ago to commemorate the England and Manchester United players who were killed in the 1958 Munich air disaster.#

Councillor Judy Foster, cabinet member for regeneration, said: "Duncan Edwards is one of Dudley's most famous sons and his life and legacy is something we are all extremely proud of and he will never be forgotten. I am pleased that his statue is back in the marketplace. We will officially re-dedicate the statue later this year as a fitting tribute to his memory."