A mural painted on a wall at the Royal Courts of Justice in London last September by the UK street artist Banksy was removed at a cost of £85,300. Banksy captioned the work online: “Royal Courts of Justice: London”. The work was quickly covered up while the HM Courts and Tribunals Service denounced the action, saying: “The Royal Courts of Justice is a listed building and HMCTS are obliged to maintain its original character.” According to the BBC , The Ministry of Justice spent £50,000 trying to remove the paint from the wall of the Grade II-listed building in Carey Street, says the BBC. The Metropolitan Police reportedly launched an investigation into the work; should any charges proceed to court, the anonymous street artist would be forced to reveal his name.