A recently unveiled mural by the enigmatic street artist Banksy has emerged on the exterior of the Royal Courts of Justice in central London.

The artwork features a judge donned in a classic wig and dark robe striking a protester who is sprawled on the pavement, with blood splattering onto their placard.

Although the mural does not specifically cite any particular movement or event, it coincidentally appears just two days following the arrest of nearly 900 individuals during a protest in London against the Palestine Action ban.

Photos circulating on social media indicate that the mural has already been obscured by large plastic sheets and secured by two metal barriers.