POLICE have released CCTV of a man who is suspected of relieving himself on a McDonald’s counter.

A photo from the footage shows the suspect poised to order his food at the counter of the Linthorpe Road outlet in Middlesbrough.

Minutes later he is said to have exposed himself and urinated in front of horrified children as they tucked into their Happy Meals.

The Northern Echo:

McDonald's on Linthorpe Road. Photo: Google Street View

The incident took place at around 4.40pm on Saturday, August 20.

Cleveland Police would like to speak to the man in the image as he may be able to assist with their enquiries.

The incident happened in full view of the restaurant, with the suspect relieving himself all over the counter and restaurant floor.

The suspect was in company with another man at the time of the incident, according to police.