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.
A number of images of rats in the street artist's trademark style have been spotted in the city over the last week, to coincide with the first week of an exhibition of his work at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).
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.
It appeared on Wednesday on the side of a building next to Buchanan Street, however, by Thursday blue paint had been sprayed over 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.
"Anyone who wants to be certain of viewing a true Banksy should head to the exhibition at GOMA."
The artwork does not appear on Banksy's official website, Pest Control, which lists all of the iconic artist's genuine work.
Cut and Run, the exhibition of Banksy's work at the Gallery of Modern Art, has been met with critical acclaim and has attracted large crowds.
The show was sold out, but more tickets are now on sale, with the final day of the exhibition August 28.
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