Fury as new Banksy artwork under Hull bridge is painted over in just THREE days
A NEW artwork by super secretive graffiti artist Banksy has been covered in paint after just three days.
The anonymous icon confirmed in an Instagram post the mural was his latest work by sharing a picture of it to his two million followers.
The work shows a young boy wearing a helmet and cape alongside the words: "Draw the raised bridge".
It was daubed on a drawbridge in Hull - but councillors immediately called for the mural to be cleaned off - although they admit it is "mindbogglingly brilliant".
However, by Saturday another graffiti artist has sprayed their tag over the boy's foot.
By Sunday the boy was completely covered in white paint.
Furious residents took to social media to slam the council for not protecting the piece.
Niall Farid-Dent wrote: "Hull must be the only place that could be given the gift of a Banksy then some git goes and spray pints over it."
Vicky C wrote: "What is wrong with people!!
"It's a Banksy. It's amazing."
Banksy street works have been priced at up to £500,000.
Tonight residents came together to try and save and restore the piece of art - with further calls for the council to protect it properly.
Stunned locals first spotted the artwork, which is believed to hold an anti-Brexit message, on Thursday.
Hull Cllr. John Abbott said: "It should be cleaned off and then photographed and kept, as Banksy is not a man without talent."
Social media users have been sharing photos of the piece after it appeared on Scott Street Bridge.
One Instagram user said: "Thank you for inspiring us all", while others praised Banksy as a "genius".
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Banksy first burst into prominence in the early 90s as a graffiti artist whose works highlighted corruption and inequality in society.
His work was spotted around the south of England, including in London, Brighton and Bristol.
He has never been unmasked, and it is believed his refusal to reveal himself started as a way of avoiding prosecution for vandalism.
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