People cut Banksy mural off battle-scarred Ukraine wall - governor

The work of street artist Banksy is seen packed after municipal guard and police detained criminals, who tried to steal it in town of Hostomel, Kyiv region, Ukraine December 2, 2022. Head of the National Police of Kyiv region Andrii Nebytov via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -A group of people tried to take a mural by graffiti artist Banksy in Ukraine on Friday by cutting it off a battle-scarred wall where it was painted, the governor of Kyiv region said.

The group managed to slice off a section of board and plaster bearing the image of a woman in a gas mask and dressing gown holding a fire extinguisher on the side of a scorched building.