Banksy mural of judge beating protester at Royal Courts of Justice in London to be removed

Banksy , the famously anonymous street artist, unveiled a new mural at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on Monday. Shortly after, authorities said it would be removed.

The mural is of a judge appearing to beat a protester lying on the ground with a gavel. The protester is holding a blank sign with splattered red paint, seemingly depicting blood.

Banksy posted a photo of the work on Instagram , his usual method of claiming a work as authentic. It was captioned "Royal Courts Of Justice. London."

Undated photo released by Banksy of the new artwork by the artist which portrays a judge beating a protester with a gavel at the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Banksy / AP

Security officials outside the courthouse covered the artwork Monday with sheets of black plastic and two met