Yahoo News Coronavirus: Police hunt man who pretended to thank care worker and then licked her face
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a care worker was licked in the face.
The 23-year-old female victim was filling her car with petrol at the garage on High Street in Brimington, Derbyshire, when the suspect approached her at 5.15pm on 14 April.
Police said the suspect thanked the woman for her role in the coronavirus fight before hugging her and licking her face.
A spokesperson added: “She was wearing her work uniform and it is alleged that the man thanked her for being a care worker, hugged her and licked her face.
“We want to speak to the man in these pictures in case he has information which could help with our inquiry.”
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In the CCTV stills released by police, the suspect is wearing a black T-shirt with a grey hoodie over the top.
Commenting on the police Facebook post, a user said: “Disgusting behaviour…”
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Another person added: “How disgusting and vile...us carers aren't going through enough at the minute.
“Come on people let's catch this idiot and to all you carers and front line staff please stay safe and let's look out for each other”
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