Who is Banksy? What we know after new London artwork emerges

Banksy has left his mark with striking street art across the country and beyond, but very little is known about his identity (Picture: PA/Getty/Shutterstock)

Banksy’s identity has been a well-kept secret since he rose to prominence in the 1990s.

He is famous for spraying murals with anti-authoritarian and anti-war messages on the side of buildings around the world.

It’s believed a piece of street art that popped up in Clerkenwell Green, Farringdon, London on Thursday is by the graffiti artist.