Mystery man who fans thought was real Banksy says he’s landlord’s dad

By Aidan Radnedge Published: 10:24 EDT, 25 March 2024 | Updated: 12:52 EDT, 25 March 2024 Fans who thought they had identified the real Banksy could be disappointed after a mystery man spotted at the scene claimed he was just a builder – and not even a fan of the mural. Locals admiring the newest Banksy work in London suggested the prime suspect might have let his mask slip by turning up at the scene and being caught on camera. Pictures were taken of the individual beside a mural which appeared on a wall in Hornsey Road in Finsbury Park, north London, on March 17 before being vandalised with streaks of white paint shortly afterwards. But instead of being Robin Gunningham, a former public schoolboy from Bristol whose link to Banksy was first revealed by a Mail On Sunday investigation in 2008, this person today identified himself as 67-year-old George Giorgiou. The retired builder revealed himself to be the father of the building’s landlord Alex Georgiou, who previously spoke to MailOnline about his plans for the property. Estate agent Alex looked to allay neighbours’ fears by claiming he wouldn’t be charging more off the back of the area’s sudden fame....