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Under new rules, Harrison said the Union flag and the county council's own flag would fly permanently on two of the three flagpoles outside County Hall.

But it’s also disrespectful — and much more dangerous — to beat them over the head with flagpoles and, afterwards, proclaim “death is the only remedy.”

The statue will be replaced by a flagpole, as was the case when a different Lenin statue was relocated in Bishek, according to local media.

Capitol Police officers were attacked by rioters with weapons including metal batons, wooden planks, flagpoles, fire extinguishers and pepper spray.

For buildings with more than one flagpole, the government guidance says the union jack should always be flown in the "superior position" for example on the highest flagpole or in the centre.