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Banksy mural on Folkestone park wall vandalised | Banksy mural on Folkestone park wall vandalised |
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A mural by the street artist Banksy in Folkestone has been vandalised with an obscene image. | |
The image of a woman staring at an empty plinth had been painted on a wall in Rendezvous Street last month for the town's Triennial Festival. | The image of a woman staring at an empty plinth had been painted on a wall in Rendezvous Street last month for the town's Triennial Festival. |
On Sunday night a spray-painted image of a penis was added to the mural, which had earlier been covered with clear plastic sheeting. | |
The artwork is not believed to have been permanently damaged. | |
Kent Police said it was investigating the incident. | |
Banksy confirmed that the mural, "Art Buff", was his work by posting it on his website. | |
After it appeared, Shepway District Council said it would work with the owner of the building in in Payers Park to ensure it remained undamaged. |
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