Plans to keep a giant mechanical bull in Birmingham after it was star of the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony are "in discussion", the council has said.

The 10m tall bull has attracted streams of tourists since going on display in the city's Centenary Square.

The bull, synonymous with the city, came steaming into the Alexander Stadium when the Games opened on Thursday.

However it was revealed it would likely be dismantled after the Games ended.

The uncertainty surrounding the bull's future sparked a strong reaction from locals who called for it to stay in the city.The leader of Birmingham City Council Ian Ward said the local authority was already "in discussion with partners to see what is possible for the future".

"It's already proving incredibly popular," he said.