Banksy is 'caught in the act' for first time

A photograph has emerged which some people claim could show the reclusive artist at work on a London street.

The photograph, taken by a passer-by in Bethnal Green, shows a man at work with an assistant, scaffolding and a truck.


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The photographer, who wishes to remain anonymous, is familiar with Banksy's work and took the shot as she was passing the artist at work.



The mural depicts double yellow lines veering off a road and up the side of a building, creating an outline of a flower. A stencil of a painter sits beside it.



In Tower Hamlets a decision has been made to treat all of Banksy's stencilled artwork as graffiti to be painted over.

A spokesman for Tower Hamlets Council said: "In this case, Banksy has sought permission from the owners of the privately-owned building for his latest work. We do however need to look at the issue of the yellow lines as we have a legal obligation to reinstate the bit of the double yellow lines which has been painted out."