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Police are appealing for information after the statue of Queen Victoria outside Sydney's Queen Victoria Building was defaced on Wednesday.

Police are appealing for information after the statue of Queen Victoria outside Sydney's Queen Victoria Building was defaced on Wednesday.Police released the image of this man who they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries.Officers from Sydney City Police Area Command have released an image of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into the incident.

The man is of Caucasian appearance, about 180 centimetres tall, of a slim build, and aged in his mid-20s.On Wednesday afternoon, he was wearing a white hooded jumper printed with a large blue eye and coloured paint on it, sunglasses, dark blue jeans and white sneakers. He was carrying a black backpack and a skateboard.

Police said they had also received reports of graffiti elsewhere in Sydney CBD, and are investigating whether the incidents are related.Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.The most important news, analysis and insights delivered to your inbox at the start and end of each day. Sign up to

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