- An elderly man collapsed while running in south Croydon on Thursday morning
- Police initially struggled to identity him but tracked down his family after appeal
- The 66-year-old man remains in a coma, his family have yet to reveal his identity
The family of an elderly man, who remains in a coma after collapsing while running, have been informed following a police appeal
The family of an elderly man, who remains in a coma after collapsing while running, have been informed following a police appeal.
The 66-year-old man is thought to have suffered a heart attack while jogging in Croydon on Thursday.
The pensioner’s identity was initially a mystery to police, who shared his image on social media and managed to track down his relatives, who have so far refused to reveal his name.
Emergency services were called to Kendra Hall Road, Croydon, on Thursday December 21 at 11.39.
Only a single Yale key was discovered on the man.
He wore a black tracksuit and trainers suggesting he had been running before his fall.
The man remains in intensive care at a central London hospital and is in a coma.
Detective Superintendent Jane Corrigan, said: ‘It’s very important that we identify this man as soon as possible to make his loved ones aware and to safeguard anyone he may care for.
The 66-year-old man is thought to have suffered a heart attack while jogging in Croydon on Thursday. The pensioner’s identity was initially a mystery to police, who shared his image on social media and managed to track down his relatives, who have so far refused to reveal his name
Police say they have conducted extensive enquiries but have yet to find any of the man’s family and friends
‘We appreciate the public’s support at this busy time of year and hope that we can contact his friends and family before Christmas.’
The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
Officers urge anyone with information of his identity to call Croydon police on 020 8649 0145.