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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by fielder on Feb 22, 2013 21:43:59 GMT 1, Banksy Arrested In London, Identity Revealed
London, England — The
England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and
painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was
arrested yesterday by police in London.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 22, 2013 - London, England — The England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was arrested yesterday by police in London. After hours of questioning and a raid of his London art studio, his true name and identity have finally been revealed. London Police say Banksy’s real name is Paul William Horner, a 39-year old male born in Bristol, England. The BBC has also confirmed this information with his PR agent Jo Brooks and the website that acts as a handling service on behalf of the artist, Pest Control. London Police Chief Wayne Leppard held a press conference to answer questions about how Banksy was finally apprehended. “We had a 24-hour Anti-Graffiti Task Force monitoring different groups known to have associated with Banksy. We received word that around 2am a group of individuals left a flat speculated to be one of Banky’s art studios. This group was followed by agents and once vandalism had occurred, we then arrested the group, 5 men total. These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that is the one we believed to be Banksy,” Leppard said. “We then raided the studio where this group was last seen leaving from. Inside we found thousands of dollars of counterfeit money along with future projects of vandalism. We also found a passport and ID of a Paul William Horner who matched the description of the man that we are currently holding.” Leppard continued, “Horner is currently being held without bail on charges of vandalism, conspiracy, racketeering and counterfeiting. We are also holding the other four individuals whose names we are not releasing at this time.” After today’s arrest it is unclear who else will be sought in connection with Banksy’s arrest. CNN spoke with Kyle Brock who is a project manager for Banksy says he is now worried that charges could be brought against him also. “If they spent this many man-hours and brought this many charges against Banksy, I can’t imagine that he’ll be the only one to go down in all of this,” Brock said. “All the beauty Paul Horner brought to this world, and the London Police can only see it as vandalism. It’s such a shame.” The graffiti artist that goes by the name Space Invader told reporters he does not agree with the arrest or outing of Banksy’s identity. “He’s just doing art. That’s what he was doing and that’s what he’ll continue to do,” Invader said. “For the London Police to setup some 24-hour task force just to catch Banksy is ridiculous. I hope we hear plenty of noise from the good tax-paying citizens of London about this.” Banksy’s identity was long speculated to be Robin Gunningham, a man born in Bristol, England in 1973. Known for his contempt for the government in labeling graffiti as vandalism, Banksy displays his art on public walls and even going as far as to build physical prop pieces. He does not sell his work directly; however, art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell his street art on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. London Police are not releasing any pictures of Horner or any further information at this time. Banksy Arrested In London, Identity RevealedLondon, England — The
England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and
painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was
arrested yesterday by police in London. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 22, 2013 - London, England — The England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was arrested yesterday by police in London. After hours of questioning and a raid of his London art studio, his true name and identity have finally been revealed. London Police say Banksy’s real name is Paul William Horner, a 39-year old male born in Bristol, England. The BBC has also confirmed this information with his PR agent Jo Brooks and the website that acts as a handling service on behalf of the artist, Pest Control. London Police Chief Wayne Leppard held a press conference to answer questions about how Banksy was finally apprehended. “We had a 24-hour Anti-Graffiti Task Force monitoring different groups known to have associated with Banksy. We received word that around 2am a group of individuals left a flat speculated to be one of Banky’s art studios. This group was followed by agents and once vandalism had occurred, we then arrested the group, 5 men total. These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that is the one we believed to be Banksy,” Leppard said. “We then raided the studio where this group was last seen leaving from. Inside we found thousands of dollars of counterfeit money along with future projects of vandalism. We also found a passport and ID of a Paul William Horner who matched the description of the man that we are currently holding.” Leppard continued, “Horner is currently being held without bail on charges of vandalism, conspiracy, racketeering and counterfeiting. We are also holding the other four individuals whose names we are not releasing at this time.” After today’s arrest it is unclear who else will be sought in connection with Banksy’s arrest. CNN spoke with Kyle Brock who is a project manager for Banksy says he is now worried that charges could be brought against him also. “If they spent this many man-hours and brought this many charges against Banksy, I can’t imagine that he’ll be the only one to go down in all of this,” Brock said. “All the beauty Paul Horner brought to this world, and the London Police can only see it as vandalism. It’s such a shame.” The graffiti artist that goes by the name Space Invader told reporters he does not agree with the arrest or outing of Banksy’s identity. “He’s just doing art. That’s what he was doing and that’s what he’ll continue to do,” Invader said. “For the London Police to setup some 24-hour task force just to catch Banksy is ridiculous. I hope we hear plenty of noise from the good tax-paying citizens of London about this.” Banksy’s identity was long speculated to be Robin Gunningham, a man born in Bristol, England in 1973. Known for his contempt for the government in labeling graffiti as vandalism, Banksy displays his art on public walls and even going as far as to build physical prop pieces. He does not sell his work directly; however, art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell his street art on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. London Police are not releasing any pictures of Horner or any further information at this time. |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by chaturz on Feb 22, 2013 21:47:28 GMT 1, is this serious?
is this serious?
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Tompkins on Feb 22, 2013 21:50:29 GMT 1, Load of rubbish...
These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that
is the one we believed to be Banksy,”
Load of rubbish...
These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that
is the one we believed to be Banksy,”
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by RolexDave on Feb 22, 2013 21:52:53 GMT 1, Banksy Arrested In London, Identity RevealedLondon, England — The
England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and
painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was
arrested yesterday by police in London. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 22, 2013 - London, England — The England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was arrested yesterday by police in London. After hours of questioning and a raid of his London art studio, his true name and identity have finally been revealed. London Police say Banksy’s real name is Paul William Horner, a 39-year old male born in Bristol, England. The BBC has also confirmed this information with his PR agent Jo Brooks and the website that acts as a handling service on behalf of the artist, Pest Control. London Police Chief Wayne Leppard held a press conference to answer questions about how Banksy was finally apprehended. “We had a 24-hour Anti-Graffiti Task Force monitoring different groups known to have associated with Banksy. We received word that around 2am a group of individuals left a flat speculated to be one of Banky’s art studios. This group was followed by agents and once vandalism had occurred, we then arrested the group, 5 men total. These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that is the one we believed to be Banksy,” Leppard said. “We then raided the studio where this group was last seen leaving from. Inside we found thousands of dollars of counterfeit money along with future projects of vandalism. We also found a passport and ID of a Paul William Horner who matched the description of the man that we are currently holding.” Leppard continued, “Horner is currently being held without bail on charges of vandalism, conspiracy, racketeering and counterfeiting. We are also holding the other four individuals whose names we are not releasing at this time.” After today’s arrest it is unclear who else will be sought in connection with Banksy’s arrest. CNN spoke with Kyle Brock who is a project manager for Banksy says he is now worried that charges could be brought against him also. “If they spent this many man-hours and brought this many charges against Banksy, I can’t imagine that he’ll be the only one to go down in all of this,” Brock said. “All the beauty Paul Horner brought to this world, and the London Police can only see it as vandalism. It’s such a shame.” The graffiti artist that goes by the name Space Invader told reporters he does not agree with the arrest or outing of Banksy’s identity. “He’s just doing art. That’s what he was doing and that’s what he’ll continue to do,” Invader said. “For the London Police to setup some 24-hour task force just to catch Banksy is ridiculous. I hope we hear plenty of noise from the good tax-paying citizens of London about this.” Banksy’s identity was long speculated to be Robin Gunningham, a man born in Bristol, England in 1973. Known for his contempt for the government in labeling graffiti as vandalism, Banksy displays his art on public walls and even going as far as to build physical prop pieces. He does not sell his work directly; however, art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell his street art on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. London Police are not releasing any pictures of Horner or any further information at this time. 
Banksy Arrested In London, Identity RevealedLondon, England — The
England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and
painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was
arrested yesterday by police in London. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) - Feb. 22, 2013 - London, England — The England-based graffiti artist, political activist, film director, and painter that for years has gone by the pseudonymous name of Banksy, was arrested yesterday by police in London. After hours of questioning and a raid of his London art studio, his true name and identity have finally been revealed. London Police say Banksy’s real name is Paul William Horner, a 39-year old male born in Bristol, England. The BBC has also confirmed this information with his PR agent Jo Brooks and the website that acts as a handling service on behalf of the artist, Pest Control. London Police Chief Wayne Leppard held a press conference to answer questions about how Banksy was finally apprehended. “We had a 24-hour Anti-Graffiti Task Force monitoring different groups known to have associated with Banksy. We received word that around 2am a group of individuals left a flat speculated to be one of Banky’s art studios. This group was followed by agents and once vandalism had occurred, we then arrested the group, 5 men total. These individuals all had ID on them except for one, and that is the one we believed to be Banksy,” Leppard said. “We then raided the studio where this group was last seen leaving from. Inside we found thousands of dollars of counterfeit money along with future projects of vandalism. We also found a passport and ID of a Paul William Horner who matched the description of the man that we are currently holding.” Leppard continued, “Horner is currently being held without bail on charges of vandalism, conspiracy, racketeering and counterfeiting. We are also holding the other four individuals whose names we are not releasing at this time.” After today’s arrest it is unclear who else will be sought in connection with Banksy’s arrest. CNN spoke with Kyle Brock who is a project manager for Banksy says he is now worried that charges could be brought against him also. “If they spent this many man-hours and brought this many charges against Banksy, I can’t imagine that he’ll be the only one to go down in all of this,” Brock said. “All the beauty Paul Horner brought to this world, and the London Police can only see it as vandalism. It’s such a shame.” The graffiti artist that goes by the name Space Invader told reporters he does not agree with the arrest or outing of Banksy’s identity. “He’s just doing art. That’s what he was doing and that’s what he’ll continue to do,” Invader said. “For the London Police to setup some 24-hour task force just to catch Banksy is ridiculous. I hope we hear plenty of noise from the good tax-paying citizens of London about this.” Banksy’s identity was long speculated to be Robin Gunningham, a man born in Bristol, England in 1973. Known for his contempt for the government in labeling graffiti as vandalism, Banksy displays his art on public walls and even going as far as to build physical prop pieces. He does not sell his work directly; however, art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell his street art on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. London Police are not releasing any pictures of Horner or any further information at this time. Yeah sure right! A PR stunt for whom? We shall see! |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by anarquee on Feb 22, 2013 21:53:05 GMT 1, April fools' came early this year?!
April fools' came early this year?!
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Apparently yes. Dont be a sheep! |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Finsbury on Feb 22, 2013 21:55:51 GMT 1, One press release after a press conference ?! BS
One press release after a press conference ?! BS
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by tartarus on Feb 22, 2013 21:56:20 GMT 1, Im with biggie on this one, more manufactured bollox.
Im with biggie on this one, more manufactured bollox.
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by letiss on Feb 22, 2013 21:56:52 GMT 1, There is no "London Police" (other than the artists) and there is no rank of "Police Chief'. Either a hoax or very shoddy journalism.
There is no "London Police" (other than the artists) and there is no rank of "Police Chief'. Either a hoax or very shoddy journalism.
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by sharpster on Feb 22, 2013 21:58:55 GMT 1, bbc homepage doesnt show any of these "news" either
bbc homepage doesnt show any of these "news" either
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Deleted on Feb 22, 2013 22:00:04 GMT 1, bbc homepage doesnt show any of these "news" either
bbc homepage doesnt show any of these "news" either Exactly. Hoax. |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by craigf on Feb 22, 2013 22:00:35 GMT 1, Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie 
Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by frezza on Feb 22, 2013 22:00:38 GMT 1, Wayne Leppard? a BBC reference of which there's no sign on the website? And a comment from invader (who is apparently now available to chat to the press......Really?
Wayne Leppard? a BBC reference of which there's no sign on the website? And a comment from invader (who is apparently now available to chat to the press......Really?
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by chaturz on Feb 22, 2013 22:05:16 GMT 1, So just to confirm.....totally legit story....and now that he's unmasked his art is worth pennies.....sooooooo Im willing to offer a shiny pound coin for any signed prints going! Deal?
So just to confirm.....totally legit story....and now that he's unmasked his art is worth pennies.....sooooooo Im willing to offer a shiny pound coin for any signed prints going! Deal?
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by fielder on Feb 22, 2013 22:06:11 GMT 1, Ok - I'm pretty certain now this is a hoax. Livened up the forum though!!
Ok - I'm pretty certain now this is a hoax. Livened up the forum though!!
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by RolexDave on Feb 22, 2013 22:09:47 GMT 1, Wayne Leppard? a BBC reference of which there's no sign on the website? And a comment from invader (who is apparently now available to chat to the press......Really?
Wayne Leppard? a BBC reference of which there's no sign on the website? And a comment from invader (who is apparently now available to chat to the press......Really? Ah yes, Wayne Leppard, the brother of the one whose going a bit mutton Jeff! |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by DrWhite on Feb 22, 2013 22:10:21 GMT 1, Normally it would be 'A Met Police spokesperson' would it not ? Vandalism is pretty low on the crime radar !HOAX for sure.....
Normally it would be 'A Met Police spokesperson' would it not ? Vandalism is pretty low on the crime radar !HOAX for sure.....
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Finsbury on Feb 22, 2013 22:17:18 GMT 1, Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie
Who represents him now Craig?
Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie Who represents him now Craig? |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by BrotherBern on Feb 22, 2013 22:18:58 GMT 1, He was in Bristol today, so clearly not true
He was in Bristol today, so clearly not true
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Coach on Feb 22, 2013 22:21:19 GMT 1, There is no "London Police" (other than the artists) and there is no rank of "Police Chief'. Either a hoax or very shoddy journalism.
On that note, I'm not certain, but I don't think there is a specific crime of racketeering in England.
I reckon hoax too.
There is no "London Police" (other than the artists) and there is no rank of "Police Chief'. Either a hoax or very shoddy journalism. On that note, I'm not certain, but I don't think there is a specific crime of racketeering in England. I reckon hoax too. |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Coach on Feb 22, 2013 22:29:01 GMT 1, When you've got an MP and councillor complaining about the removal of a Banksy, and councils covering them with perspex to protect them, and if memory serves, apologising when they are accidently painted away, I cant see the police risking the potential backlash of spending loads of money arresting someone who does something so popular. Mind you, I have seen some dumb stuff before!
When you've got an MP and councillor complaining about the removal of a Banksy, and councils covering them with perspex to protect them, and if memory serves, apologising when they are accidently painted away, I cant see the police risking the potential backlash of spending loads of money arresting someone who does something so popular. Mind you, I have seen some dumb stuff before!
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by jB on Feb 22, 2013 23:03:56 GMT 1, Looks like the article has been removed.Or may I just can't access it due to being on my mobile
Looks like the article has been removed.Or may I just can't access it due to being on my mobile
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by craigf on Feb 22, 2013 23:06:14 GMT 1, Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie Who represents him now Craig?
Jo no longer represents Banksy, this "story" is one big porkie pie Who represents him now Craig? Now that I don't know, but I have a friend who is friends with Jo so I know she isn't doing it any more |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by Sundowner on Feb 22, 2013 23:10:07 GMT 1, Looks like the article has been removed.Or may I just can't access it due to being on my mobile
Been taken down.
Looks like the article has been removed.Or may I just can't access it due to being on my mobile Been taken down. |
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by illu on Feb 23, 2013 0:11:44 GMT 1, and I just wanted to ask silky to change the name into Paul William Horner Forum....;(
and I just wanted to ask silky to change the name into Paul William Horner Forum....;(
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by mace on Feb 23, 2013 0:39:00 GMT 1, This time it's a hoax. I fear that day will come...
This time it's a hoax. I fear that day will come...
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Banksy Arrested and Identity Revealed, by floubi on Feb 23, 2013 0:39:16 GMT 1, Thanks zippy
Thanks zippy
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