A mural depicting snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan has reportedly alarmed some residents in Sheffield because of its unsettling appearance. The story matters mainly as an example of how a conspicuous piece of public-facing artwork can divide local opinion and affect people living nearby.

The available material identifies the subject as O’Sullivan, widely regarded as one of snooker’s leading players, and places the mural in Sheffield, a city closely associated with the sport through the World Snooker Championship. No further details about the artist, location or residents’ specific complaints were provided.