The vile incident took place on a number 51 bus which runs between Birmingham city centre and Walsall
A CCTV appeal has been launched to find a man wanted in connection with a vile incident on a Birmingham bus.
The passenger got on a Number 51 bus on Monday, March 24 when an incident took place close to Six Ways Island in Aston.
The passenger is said to have got on the bus which runs between Birmingham city centre and Walsall and not paid shortly after 12.30pm.
He has then had an argument with the bus driver.
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This led to him spitting through the slot separating the driver from the passengers, and landing on them.
West Midlands Police is asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted in connection with the incident.
In CCTV images he is shown as being white, with a beard and a cigarette hanging out of his mouth.
He is wearing a black hat and a black and grey hooded coat.
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In issuing the CCTV appeal a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Do you recognise this man?
“We would like to speak to him following an assault on the number 51 bus in Birmingham close to Six Ways Island on 24 March, between 12.40pm and 12:55pm.
“A man entered the bus without paying and had a dispute with the driver. He then spat through the slot which has hit the driver.
“If you recognise the man call us on 101 quoting crime number 20/186475/25.
“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”