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The steel sculpture called Helter Skelter was situated on the roundabout at the end of the M55 that connects to Yeadon Way. The structure was erected in 1995 but damaged beyond repair in December 2015 after car mounted the roundabout and crashed into it during a police chase. Helter Skelter and figures were created by sculptor David Annand. 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