By Amy Reast

Shocking pictures show Banksy’s latest mural being washed off the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice – just one day after appearing.

The new mural appeared on the side of the central London building on Monday, Sept. 8.

The mural depicts a court judge hitting a protester with a gavel.

Banksy , a Bristol-based street artist, confirmed the artwork was one of his own.

On Monday, Sept. 8, he posted a photograph on Instagram – simply stating “Royal Courts of Justice. London” as the caption.

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A spokesperson for HM Courts and Tribunals told the BBC that the artwork would be removed.

They said it is because the Royal Courts of Justice is a listed building and that it was “obliged to maintain its original cha

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