Police appeal launched to help find family of man who died on the tracks in Portsmouth

The British Transport Police are appealing to the public to find the next of kin of a man who sadly died on the railway in Eltham.

On the 8th of September, just before 10 pm, police were called to the railway near Portsmouth following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

Paramedics attended the incident, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is not thought to be suspicious.

Police have identified the man as 81 year old, Colin Riddett.

Mr Riddett was born in Portsmouth, but lived in Hackney in London, and also had a second home in Portsmouth.

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Despite enquiries, the police have not been able to find any next of kin or any family members, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and help with their investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 866 of 08/09/21.

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