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Covid: Joelinton investigated by police over haircut photo

Police will speak to a Premier League footballer and his barber who were photographed together during lockdown.

Newcastle United's £40m striker Joelinton shared a picture of him and Tyneside stylist Tom Baxter on Friday.

Northumbria Police said they will contact the two men and "consider further action". Newcastle City Council has also said it is investigating.

Hair salons and barbers in England are currently closed under lockdown regulations.

A police spokesman said: "We are aware of a social media post involving a 24-year-old man and a 35-year-old man who may be in breach of coronavirus restrictions.