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New Banksy Les Miserables mural criticises use of teargas in Calais jungle camp

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A new artwork by Banksy criticising the use of teargas in The Jungle refugee camp in Calais has appeared on a wall opposite the French Embassy in London.

The mural depicts the young girl from the musical Les Miserables with tears streaming from her eyes as a can of CS gas lies beneath her.

The artwork includes an interactive QR code which, when scanned, links to a video of teargas and rubber bullets used in a police raid on January 5.

It is the latest in a number of artworks painted by the elusive graffiti artist criticising Europe’s handling of the refugees crisis.

Banksy LesMiserables tear gas
Banksy LesMiserables tear gas

She said: “I went on Facebook this morning and saw a mention of this and so decided to rush here before going to the airport.

“The work is incredible. I think the most powerful thing for me is I’m a lover of musicals and to use such such a powerful image of France is just beautiful.

“This is on my morning running route and just a few weeks ago there there was a collection of flowers outside the embassy. It has so much meaning to have it here.

“It is an important message he is getting across.”

The mural has been sprayed on to the corner of a large complex in Knightsbridge which is being turned into luxury flats and shops.

Ged Glaude, 43, one of the builders at the site, said: “I’ve just arrived at work and saw the press here.
“It is not very often you come to work and see a Banksy.”

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