AN OFFER from elusive street artist Banksy is being investigated as potential electoral fraud.
Banksy, famous for his satirical and politically-themed graffiti, is offering the prints of a new limited edition artwork to people who vote against the Tories in seats in and around Bristol formerly held by the party's MPs.
An announcement on his website says that a new Banksy piece will be released on June 9, the day after the General Election - a print of his famous "balloon girl", but with the red heart balloon replaced with the Union flag.
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But Avon and Somerset Police said it had received a number of complaints about the offer and that it is investigating.
A statement on the force's Twitter account said: "We've received a number of complaints about an offer of a free Banksy print to people living in six Bristol constituencies in exchange for them voting in a certain way in the forthcoming election and we can confirm we're investigating the offer.
"It is a criminal offence under the Representation of the People Act 1983 for any voter to accept or agree to accept a gift or similar in return for voting or refraining from voting.
"Any person participating in an offer to receive a gift is at risk of being prosecuted."
Statement in relation to the offer of a free #Banksy print in exchange for people voting a certain way in the forthcoming general election. pic.twitter.com/XtV5T0Qnbn
— Avon&Somerset Police (@ASPolice) June 5, 2017
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