Officers in Sheffield have released CCTV images of a man they’d like to speak to following two Covid-related incidents in the city centre – including one where an offender is believed to have filmed himself as he threw used tissues in a doctor’s face while she was out for a run.

On Monday April 6 at around 7.45pm, the victim, a woman in her 20s, was running down Division Street when it is reported a man who was unknown to her threw used tissues in her face.

It is thought he filmed the incident on his mobile phone.

Police would like to speak to the man pictured

PC Libby Bettney, investigating, said: “In the current climate, when we’re all trying to keep ourselves and each other safe, this incident was very distressing to the victim. Incidentally, the woman who was targeted is a key worker, a doctor, which makes the attack even more disgusting.”

Officers would also like to speak to the man pictured in connection with a second incident on the Wicker in Sheffield on 20 April, in which an unknown offender coughed in a man’s face.

It is thought the man pictured could have information about both incidents.

If you recognise him, please contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 14/59182/20.

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Police covid-19 CCTV appeal after man filmed himself throwing used tissue at Yorkshire doctor's face