The 1963 decommissioned Abbot self propelled gun tank parked in protest outside the Wickes store in Basingstoke. A man who parked a tank in protest outside the Basingstoke Wickes store has been warned that it will be removed or destroyed, but he has vowed to keep it there. Paul Gibbons from nearby village Kingsclere parked the vehicle outside Wickes in Basingstoke in December in protest against the company which installed his kitchen in February 2023. The 63 year old has demanded a refund from Wickes for his poor quality £25,000 kitchen installation at his home, which he claims has been plagued with issues including mould under the sink, to badly fitting units with a poor finish, and one heavy drawer nearly collapsing on his dog. Mr Gibbons parked the huge vehicle a 1963 decommissioned Abbot self-propelled gun which he borrowed from a friend who lends it to people who want to protest against big companies. However, a sign has now been posted on the vehicle warning that it will be removed ‘within 14 days’ of the date of the notice, Credit:Geoffrey Swaine / Avalon