A number of images of rats in the street artist's trademark style have been spotted in the city over the last week
Glasgow City Council has removed a piece of artwork resembling the work of Banksy, after it was confirmed it was not painted by the famous artist.
However, a spokesperson for Banksy confirmed the paintings in Glasgow were not his work. One of the works showed a rodent wearing a Union Jack hat and playing a drum, with the words "God Save the King" on it. Glasgow City Council said that it would be removed as it was not genuine. A spokesman for the council said: "This image will be removed. We understand that it is not by Banksy.Top news stories today The artwork does not appear on Banksy's official website, Pest Control, which lists all of the iconic artist's genuine work.
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