A piece of artwork, resembling Banksy's famous style, is set to be removed by Glasgow City Council after it was deemed a fake.
Images of rats have been spotted all around the city to promote the first week of the 'Cut and Run' exhibition which showcases his work at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA).
It has now been confirmed by a Banksy spokesperson that the street art was not the famouse artist's work. One of the images showed a rodent wearing a Union Jack hat and playing a drum, with the words "God Save the King" on it, reports the Record.
It popped up overnight on Wednesday on a building near Buchanan Street, however, it was defaced the following day with blue paint sprayed on top of it.
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Glasgow City Council said that it would be removed as it was not genuine. A spokesman for the council said: "This image will be removed. We understand that it is not by Banksy.
"Anyone who wants to be certain of viewing a true Banksy should head to the exhibition at GOMA."
Pest Control, which lists all of Banksy's known artwork, also doesn't show the Glasgow piece.
Cut and Run, the exhibition of Banksy's work at the Gallery of Modern Art, has been met with critical acclaim and has attracted large crowds.
The show was sold out, but more tickets are now on sale, with the final day of the exhibition August 28.
