The renowned street artwork has been moved to a safer location following previous incidents of theft.

A new installation by the elusive street artist Banksy, featuring piranhas in a police sentry box, has been relocated for its own protection. The artwork, previously displayed near the Old Bailey, is now safely housed in Guildhall Yard by the City of London Corporation. A spokesperson for the Corporation explained: “We have moved the artwork to ensure it is safely displayed and accessible to the public.” A permanent site for the piece will be determined at a later date.

This piece is part of a series of eight animal-themed artworks unveiled in London recently. Banksy has been sharing these pieces on his Instagram daily since August 5. One of his notable works shows a rhinoceros perched atop a silver Nissan Micra, complete with a traffic cone on its bonnet. The image, which creates the illusion of a rhino mounting another in the form of a broken-down car, was placed on Westmoor Street in Charlton, southeast London. The traffic cone is depicted as the rhino’s horn.

Banksy’s ongoing series also includes other animal-themed works, such as elephants, monkeys, a wolf, pelicans, and fish, which have appeared throughout London in various locations. A local worker near the latest installation expressed his surprise, saying it was the first time he had encountered one of Banksy’s pieces, adding that it was an exciting and refreshing experience.

Daniel Lloyd-Morgan, an artist who has been following the new works closely, described the rhino piece as the best in the series. He admired its creativity, especially the way the glass of the car’s sunroof appeared to have been crushed under the rhino’s weight. The installation has caught the attention of locals, with many sharing their excitement about the iconic artist’s work.