The man who woke up on his birthday to find a new Banksy artwork on his house feels sick it has already been vandalised.
Someone sprayed over the new Banksy in Barton Hill overnight on Saturday (February 15), just two days after the graffiti appeared.
Banksy confirmed the new piece of street art was his work at midnight - the start of Valentine's Day - on his official Instagram account and his website.
The artwork shows a young child using a slingshot to create what appears to be a firework formed of rose leaves, playing with themes of violence and innocence.
Edwin Simons, who owns the house where the Banksy appeared, said it was vandalised overnight between 1am and 3am.
"It is an absolute shame," he said. "It makes me feel sick - I have had to step back from it as it upsets me too much.
"I can't go look at it now."
Mr Simons has owned the Marsh Street building for 15 years - although he rents it out as three flats.
The 67-year-old said a plastic sheet was put over the graffiti to protect it - at a cost of £250 - but that was smashed within a few hours.
Mr Simon's daughter Kelly Woodruff said the family was devastated, adding they were brainstorming at the moment to decide what the best steps to take next were.
"I just do not get it," she said. "It is there for everyone to enjoy and it has now been spoilt - one individual is spoiling it for everybody.
"It is mindless.
"We are going to work very hard to get it cleaned and protect it."
She said it was very disappointing and said they were keeping their options open at the moment on what to do next.
This piece joins Banksy's other array of famous graffiti pieces throughout Bristol, including The Mild Mild West, Gorilla in a Pink Mask and Well Hung Lover.
The work is expected to bring increased visitors and tourists to the Barton Hill area of Bristol, as people from around the world continue to visit the city where Banksy is from and where so many of his graffiti pieces are on display.
