“The human form may be a mainstay of art, but that didn’t stop police ordering a nude man intent on becoming a ‘living statue’ from covering up as he took part in Antony Gormley’s fourth plinth art project yesterday morning. The man, known only as Simon, arrived in London’s Trafalgar Square fully-dressed, but once he was safely on the plinth at 1am, he removed his T-shirt, kicked off his trousers and then, after pacing for a few moments, took off his underwear.”