Appeal launched after man spat at Birmingham bus driver in fare dispute

Police have released a photo of a man they want to speak to in connection with an assault on a bus in Birmingham.

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The incident occurred on the number 51 bus, which operates on a route between Walsall and Birmingham, on March 24. 

West Midlands Police say a man entered the bus without paying and had a dispute with the driver close to Six Ways Island, between 12:40pm and 12:55pm.

Police want to speak to this man in connection with a Birmingham assault
Police want to speak to this man in connection with a Birmingham assault

He then spat through the slot which has hit the driver.  

Anyone with any information has been urged to contact police via 101 quoting crime number 20/186475/25 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.