2023-12-24 12:57:18
Photos of the work were uploaded to Banksy’s official Instagram account on Friday. The suspect was arrested and remains in custody.
After unknown people took a stop sign with a suspected Banksy work of art on Friday, the London police initially arrested a suspect. “A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage in connection with the case,” the Metropolitan Police said on Saturday evening. He remains in custody. The traffic sign was replaced so as not to endanger anyone.
A second suspect was also arrested on Sunday on suspicion of theft and criminal damage. This was announced by the Metropolitan Police. According to investigators, the man is between 40 and 50 years old.
The stop sign showed three aircraft that resembled drones. Photos of the work were uploaded to Banksy’s official Instagram account on Friday. This is how the Briton usually announces his authorship. After just one hour, the post had collected more than 270,000 likes and now has over a million.
A short time later, two men had taken down the stop sign. It was unclear who the men were and why they did this. Police said a theft had been reported to them and the investigation was ongoing. They are aware of the video material that is being shared. Investigators called on witnesses to come forward with information.
Banksy, who works anonymously, is one of the most famous contemporary artists. He initially did not give a title for the pictures of the stop sign. It was considered possible that the artist opposed the use of drones to specifically kill people. The USA is accused of using “Predator” drones to kill suspected terrorists. (APA/ed.)
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