New Banksy mural appears at Royal Courts of Justice

A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy has appeared on the side of the Royal Courts of Justice building in central London.

It depicts a judge in a traditional wig and black robe hitting a protester lying on the ground, with blood splattering their placard.

While the mural does not reference a particular cause or incident, its appearance comes two days after almost 900 people were arrested at a London protest against the ban on Palestine Action.

Pictures on social media appeared to show the artwork has already been covered up by large sheets of plastic and two metal barriers.