POLICE are on the scene of the Banksy artwork in Cheltenham, which appears to have been defaced overnight.

Gloucestershire Constabulary received a report at around 8 o'clock this morning regarding the Banksy artwork in Cheltenham.

DI Angela Middlewood said: "We have received a report regarding the Banksy artwork in Cheltenham.  Officers are at the scene and enquiries are being carried out.

"I would like to take this opportunity to ask anyone who was in the area last night or in the early hours of this morning and saw something out of the ordinary, to contact us on 101."