Banksy girl with balloon stolen

TWO MEN ACCUSED OF STEELING BANKSY GIRL WITH BALLOON

Two men have been charged after a Banksy artwork was stolen from a central London art gallery, the Met Police has said.

An investigation was launched after a burglary at Grove Gallery on New Cavendish Street at about 23:00 BST on Sunday.

The work, Girl with Balloon, was the only item stolen and has since been recovered and returned.

The pair are set to appear at Kingston Crown Court on 9 October.

According to court documents, the pair allegedly entered Grove Gallery as trespassers and stole "Girl With Balloon print to the value of £270,000".

Grove Gallery held an exhibition called Banksy’s London Rebellion from 21 August to 7 September which featured the artist's works.