Artist behind Shane Warne mural facing possible criminal damage charges
A street artist who painted a Shane Warne mural on a brick wall in Carlton is facing possible criminal damage charges.
Jarrod Grech had almost finished the artwork on the wall of a Canning Street residence when police pulled up after receiving reports of graffiti.
The artist told Tony Jones heβs been painting on the wall βfor yearsβ and has tried to contact the owner multiple times, but hasnβt been able to find them.
βThe windows are boarded up,β he said.
βUsually I find the ownerβs details and I ask them for permission, and then usually if they donβt like it I just spray it back.β
Mr Grech has been asked to attend the Melbourne West Police Station for an interview on the alleged criminal damage.
βFrom a legal standpoint I donβt have a leg to stand on,β he admitted.
βIβll be getting permission from now on.β
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Image: Jarrod Grech/Instagram
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