Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

Boarding is put up next to the Banksy artwork on the side of a residential building in Hornsey Road, north London, on March 27, which has been covered in perspex sheeting for protection. Photo: AP

It was nice while it lasted.

An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism.