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A police probe has been launched after someone defecated on a bus.

Officers investigating the bizarre incident of criminal damage want to speak to this man caught on the bus’ CCTV cameras.

The incident happened last month on Newcastle’s Grainger Street.

A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: “Last month police received a report that someone had defecated on to one of the upstairs seats of the bus. It’s thought to have happened on Thursday, August 21, at about 8.15pm at Grainger Street.

“Police investigating have released CCTV of a man they need to speak to who may be able to help with their enquiries into the incident.”

Anyone who recognises him is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 047761S/14, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.