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Brunswick bus spitter: Police looking for man who spat on driver

An elderly man has allegedly spat on a bus driver while getting off at Brunswick railway station, with police releasing an image of a person they wish to speak to over the vile act.

Police wish to speak to this elderly man after a bus driver was spat on in Brunswick on July 2. Picture: Victoria Police
Police wish to speak to this elderly man after a bus driver was spat on in Brunswick on July 2. Picture: Victoria Police

A bus driver was left with slobber all over him after a vile act on his vehicle in Brunswick.

An old man allegedly spat on the driver as he exited the bus as it pulled up to Brunswick railway station on July 2.

The elderly man took off on foot towards Moonee Ponds. Police have released CCTV of a man they believe can help their investigation.

Police have been told the route 508 bus stopped outside the railway station about 11.15am when the incident occurred.

Police wish to speak to this elderly man after a bus driver was spat on in Brunswick on July 2. Picture: Victoria Police
Police wish to speak to this elderly man after a bus driver was spat on in Brunswick on July 2. Picture: Victoria Police

The old man is perceived to be about 80 years old, 172cm tall, and was wearing a long blue coat, brown hat, and was carrying a walking stick and blue carry bag.

Brunswick police are hoping to identify the man and anyone who recognises him or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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