Cops hunting wanted man are bombarded by messages from punters who say he looks like star – can you spot who?
COPS hunting a wanted man have been sent hilarious messages from the public who believe he looks like a famous football star.
Northumbria Police posted an update on their Facebook asking for help in tracing the man in relation to an affray in South Shields, Tyneside.
An image shows a white male, with short hair and a beard, who looks extraordinarily similar to former England ace, Wayne Rooney.
Social media users were quick to point out how much the man resembles the DC United coach, 37.
One said: “Definitely a Wayne Rooney double.”
Another wrote: “Doubt Wayne Rooney would of been in that neck of the woods.”
A third penned: “Thought it was Wayne Rooney.”
The Northumbria Police post read: “#APPEAL Police investigating a report of affray in South Shields have issued the image of a man they would like to trace.
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“Around 10pm Friday, December 30, 2022 The Derby (SIC)
“We were alerted to an altercation taking place inside of a pub on Prince Edward Road.
“Officers attended the premises but those involved had already left the scene, and no reports outlining any injuries were made to police.
“An investigation was launched and a number of enquiries have been ongoing.
“A 34-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of affray and has since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.
“As part of their investigation, police have today (Monday) issued the image of a man they would like to speak to.
“It is believed that he was in the area at the time of the incident and could have information which assists the investigation.
“We know the image is not the clearest, but officers are hoping that someone will recognise him.
“The man, or anyone who knows him, is asked to contact police using the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website, quoting crime reference number 152847L/22.”
There is no suggestion the real Wayne Rooney was involved in the incident.