New Banksy mural reported as criminal damage as police issue statement

The new Banksy mural painted in central London has been reported to police as criminal damage. Officers say "inquiries continue" following the Bristol artist's new work, which appeared yesterday on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice.

The image, which appeared on an external wall of the Queen's Building on Monday, depicts a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-spattered placard, while a judge, in a wig and gown, looms over him wielding a gavel.

It has been covered by large sheets of black plastic and two metal barriers and is expected to be removed today (Tuesday), because the building is listed and therefore legally protected.

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "On Monday September 8, officer

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