Man arrested over removal of Banksy road sign
Man held on suspicion of theft and criminal damage of south London sign featuring work by the artist.
December 23, 2023
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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin
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Banksy: Council calls in police to find Peckham art worth up to £500,000
8 minutes ago About sharing Watch: Two men were filmed removing the Banksy artwork in Peckham By Thomas Mackintosh & Noor Nanji BBC News The removal of a south London street sign featuring work by the elusive artist Banksy has been reported to police, the area’s council says. The piece of street art – a…
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Pantomime and carol singing proposed for Unesco cultural status
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Czech Republic mourns victims of Prague university mass shooting
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