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Is 'Bogsy' behind island's mysterious toilets?

Sienna Anderson A blue toilet patterned with colourful flowers. A bandstand is in the background.Sienna Anderson
The toilets have been spotted in locations such as Ventnor Park on the Isle of Wight

Decorated toilets are appearing at scenic locations across the Isle of Wight, and people are trying to get to the bottom of it.

The person behind the lavish-looking loos has been dubbed "Bogsy" by some on social media - alluding to mysterious street artist Banksy - and is driving everybody potty.

The shocks to the cistern have been spotted at sites including Brading Downs, Hale Common, and at Ventnor Park.

Some have notices that say: "Here for one day only - I'm just passing through like a number two."

The BBC is attempting to reach Bogsy for comment, but has nothing to go on.

Sienna Anderson A gold striped toilet at a port, an RNLI boat behind it.Sienna Anderson
A 'gold' toilet has appeared on the harbour in Yarmouth
Sienna Anderson This toilet is in the middle of a field. It's designed like a motorbike, the toilet seat in place of the actual seat.Sienna Anderson
This toilet has been transformed into a motorbike at Harvey Browns in Arreton
A closer look at the blue toilet, which is patterned with flowers on the inner lid and inside the bowl.
A closer look at the toilet in Ventnor Park reveals floral pattern in the bowl
Sienna Anderson Desert imagery of cacti and Monument Valley-type cliffs adorns this loo, and the Isle of Wight coast is in the background.Sienna Anderson
This beautifully decorated toilet was spotted at Brading Down
Sienna Anderson The same toilet with the lid up this time, revealing more cacti motifs.Sienna Anderson
The BBC has reached out to the person behind the installations

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