The iconic fish statue at a Bexley roundabout has been assessed and declared safe to remain in its current state following a crash that damaged its base.

The crash at the Erith De Luci Fish Roundabout left one side of the statue’s base broken apart, with debris scattered across the ground.

Images from the scene showed a van with a dented front following the impact.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it was called to the incident but reported no injuries and made no arrests.

Technicians and council representatives attended to assess the structure, while the road was briefly closed to allow for the removal of the van.

Cleanup operations are still underway and are expected to be completed shortly.

The statue’s artist, Gary Drostle, has already visited the site and is exploring options for repair and rebuilding.

The fish statue is a well-loved local landmark that is recognisable for its location on the roundabout and unique design.

A spokesperson for Bexley Council said: “The roundabout and surrounding roads are now open, following a brief closure yesterday to safely extract the van from the central island and facilitate its removal.

“Cleanup operations are ongoing and are expected to be completed shortly.

 “We understand the community’s concern about the damage to the iconic statue.

“The remaining structure has been assessed and is considered safe to remain in its current state.

“The artist has already visited the site and is exploring options for repair and rebuilding.”