Sinead O'Connor wax figure removed after complaints

A wax figure of Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has been removed after it received complaints, including from the star's brother, who said it looked, "nothing like her".

The National Wax Museum in Dublin received backlash from the public following the unveiling of the figure, which comes on the first anniversary of O'Connor's death. 

The wax tribute has since been removed and the museum has said it is "committed" to creating a new figure of the 'Nothing Compares 2 U' star. 

Speaking on RTE's Liveline radio, O'Connor's brother, John, said, "I thought it was hideous," before adding it looked like, "something out of the Thunderbirds."

In a statement the museum said, "In response to the public's feedback regarding the wax figure, we acknowledge that the current representation did not meet our high standards or the expectations of Sinéad's devoted fans.

"We have listened closely to the reactions and agree that the figure does not fully capture Sinéad's unique presence and essence as we intended."