Police are trying to identify a mystery man who has been in hospital for nearly five weeks and has only been able to utter a few words since being hit by a train in Melbourne’s inner-north.
A computer-generated image of the unidentified man hit by train in Brunswick five weeks ago. Source: Victoria PoliceCredit:Victoria Police
A train struck the man between Royal Park and Jewell railway stations on the Upfield line in Brunswick on Thursday, July 7, before paramedics took him to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The man remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital, where he has been able to express the names “Roy” and “Ryan” “from Coburg”. However, police are uncertain whether he is referring to himself or someone he knows.
The man had no phone, wallet or cards to assist police in identifying him, and despite extensive police efforts have been unable to uncover any further information about the man.
Police have now released a computer-generated image of the man, who is about 175 centimeters tall, between 65 and 75 years old, and of medium build.
He has a prominent mole below his left eye and was wearing black runners with white soles, black socks and a black belt at the time of the incident.
Anyone who recognizes the man or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.
If you or anyone you know needs support call Lifeline 131 114, or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.