POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to after excrement was posted through an MP’s letterbox last month.

The incident was reported by a member of staff who works for Darlington MP Peter Gibson.

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It happened sometime overnight between Tuesday, December 14 and Wednesday, December 15 at his office in Duke Street.

The excrement was discovered by a member of his team after she arrived at work at about 9am on December 15.

Officers investigating the incident have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with it.

The images feature a man in an anorak with short hair. One of the images also includes a dog. 

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact PC Trevor Patterson on 101 then dial extension 202895 or email Trevor.Patterson@durham.police.uk.

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