London Barclays cordoned off after being graffiti spray-painted

A Barclays building in London was graffiti spray-painted in red paint on Tuesday 20 February. According to officers at the scene, the Metropolitan Police were called to the Moorgate branch at 3:30am to attend to the building after it was reported that somebody had defaced the entrance with red paint. The message painted on the front reads: “Funding the death of 15000 kids”. While it has not been confirmed, the incident is believed to be linked to protests surrounding the Gaza-Israel war. According to IDF officials, around 15,000 people were likely killed in Gaza since the start of the conflict in October, of these 8,663 were reportedly children. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: