Hove seafront mural of police officer sparks Banksy debate

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn alleged new Banksy artwork has appeared on the Hove seafront, sparking debate over its authenticity. The mural, located near Palmeira Square, depicts a police officer spray-painting a love heart made of chains. Banksy expert James Peak told the BBC that verification is only possible if the artist posts the work on his official website or social media.Social media users have expressed doubts about the mural's authenticity, citing smudges and a lack of crispness, meanwhile a police presence has been spotted around the intact artwork. It comes after the anonymous creative installed a large statue in central London’s Waterloo Place in April, which has been interpreted as a statement on British nationalism and imperialism. In fullPossible Banksy mural appears on Hove seafrontThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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