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Police appeal after passenger spits at bus inspector who challenged her for not paying fare

A bus inspector was spat on in Birmingham after challenging a passenger for not paying her fare.

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The incident happened after the passenger got on the 97 bus near Bordesley Railway Station at 2.10pm on Thursday, October 5.

Police, who have released an image of a woman they want to speak to in connection with the incident, are now appealing for information to identify the passenger involved.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "She is described as being black, wearing a lilac beanie hat, a black hooded jacket with black over-ear headphones and a bag with a black strap.

"Anybody with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website quoting reference 20/520493/23, or call us on 101.

"Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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