THE graffiti crew surrounding a legendary artist who rose to iconic status when he took on Banksy in a high-profile feud on the Regent’s Canal towpath is holding a fundraising event in his honour.

King Robbo, described as “blue- blooded royalty” of the London graffiti scene, has long been revered in underground circles.

But he came to the public’s attention when he appeared out of retirement to embark on a high-profile war of paint with Bristol-born stenciller, Banksy.

The feud kept all eyes glued to the banks of the Regent’s Canal to see who would have the last word in the battle between the tagging Titans.

But just as Robbo intended to get his final revenge, tragedy struck.

He was found close to his home suffering from a life-threatening head injury and was put into an induced coma.

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Get Well Robbo