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Roo-dunnit? Police release photo of wanted man who bears uncanny resemblance to ex-England ace Wayne
Roo-dunnit? Police release photo of wanted man who bears uncanny resemblance to ex-England ace Wayne
- Northumbria Police asked for help on Facebook trying to find trace the man
- But social media users pointed out he looked like footballer Wayne Rooney
Officers searching for a suspect have been sent hilarious messages from the public who believe he is a Wayne Rooney lookalike.
Northumbria Police posted an update on their Facebook page asking for help to trace the person they want to speak to in relation to an affray in South Shields, South Tyneside.
Social media users were quick to joke how much the man resembles the DC United coach, 37.
One said: ‘Definitely a Wayne Rooney double.’
Officers searching for a suspect have been sent hilarious messages from the public who believe he is a Wayne Rooney lookalike
Another wrote: ‘Doubt Wayne Rooney would have been in that neck of the woods’
A third said: ‘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. 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.’
Social media users were quick to point out how much the man resembles the DC United coach (pictured), 37
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.’
