This is what the typical cheater looks like, according to AI

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Given at least a quarter of UK adults have had an affair, it stands to reason that cheaters come in all shapes and sizes.

According to new research however, there are a number of features that unfaithful people share --- and middle-aged bald men are among the most likely to stray.

In a study by MrQ, Brits who've been cheated on were quizzed about their disloyal partner's looks, with cutting-edge AI technology then recreating what the 'typical' adulterer looks like.

Over a third of men admitted to cheating on a partner at least once before compared to 24% of women, which tallies with divorce statistics showing women are 33% more likely to file for divorce due to adultery than men are.

People aged 45 to 54 play away most, with more than one in three in this age group having done so, while autumn is peak time for infidelity, going up 22% as the weather gets cooler.

As for the stereotypical male cheater, findings put him in his 40s, with blue-grey eyes, small lips, short facial and neck hair and little to no head hair. Topping off the look is a larger nose and visible frown lines.

In contrast, the stereotypical woman who cheats is said to be dark-haired and in her early 50s, with a small nose and a medium-sized pout.

And across the board, those who did the dirty were described as sporting a slim build and having 'staring eyes'.

Researchers highlight that these images are based on statistical analysis and 'won't apply to all individuals,' as 'people's behaviour is defined by their decisions and actions, not what they look like.'

Loyalty is an important factor for Brits though, as two-fifths of respondents who'd been betrayed split up with their partner straight away after finding out (although an astonishing one in 50 people went on to marry them anyway).

As well as physical traits, there are also trends revealing the locations where cheating is rife.

Manchester emerged as the affair capital of the UK, with 43% of Mancunians having had at least one, followed by Sheffield at 39% and Cardiff at 34%.

Meanwhile, Edinburgh is home to the most faithful residents, with more than half (55%) claiming to have never cheated on any of their partners or been cheated on themselves.

And if you're planning on two-timing someone from Bristol or Glasgow, you shouldn't expect your relationships to last if caught, as these cities have the least tolerance for unfaithful lovers.

The survey found that 64% of Bristolians and 60% of Glaswegians dumped their partner as soon as they found out, which correlates with lower rates of cheating in both.

The UK's affair capitals (% of residents who admitted to cheating)

1. Manchester (43%)

2. Sheffield (39%)

3. Cardiff (34%)

4. Leeds (32%)

5. Norwich (30%)

The UK's most faithful cities (% of residents who have never cheated or been cheated on)

• Edinburgh (55%)

• Nottingham (48%)

• Liverpool (44%)

• Birmingham (44%)

• Newcastle (42%)