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Two men have been charged with burglary after a Banksy painting was stolen from a London art gallery.
Larry Fraser, 47 and of Evelyn Denington Road in Beckton, and James Love, 53 and of Elvin Drive in North Stifford, were remanded in custody by the Metropolitan Police.
The ‘Girl with Balloon’ artwork - one of the most well-known by the street artist - was taken from a gallery in New Cavendish Street in central London at around 11pm on Sunday.
The painting was the only item stolen and has since been recovered. It will be returned to the gallery.
The pair appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and were bailed to next appear at Kingston Crown Court on 9 October.
It comes after an investigation was launched by the force’s flying squad.
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