A Pembroke Dock town councillor has quit his role after allegations that he was world famous graffiti artist Banksy!

William ‘Billy’ Gannon sent a resignation letter to the town clerk Sarah Scourfield before the weekend, after what he stated were false accusations on social media.

“As you may be aware an allegation has been repeatedly made that I am not who I say I am but that I am the artist Banksy,” wrote Mr. Gannon, who represented the ward that covers the Bufferland area of the town.

“A number of people believe that this allegation is true,” he continued. “This allegation is undermining my ability to do the work of Councillor and Council Rep properly. I do not want this allegation to undermine the reputation of Pembroke Dock Town Council.

“Therefore, I have decided to step down as both Town Councillor and Council Rep to The Port with immediate effect,” added Mr. Gannon who had also been working for the community as a town representative with Milford Haven Port Authority for some time before becoming a town councillor.

Mr. Gannon has since made an ‘I am not Banksy’ badge to avoid any confusion!