A man who did not appear to know who he was when he turned up at a British seafront has finally been identified after a three-month investigation.
The mystery individual was thought to be aged around 50 years old when he was found in the popular seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset, on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Police officers were left puzzled when the man, who spoke with an eastern European accent, was unable to tell tell them who he was or where he is from.
He was wearing a black motorcycle helmet with no visor, a black shirt, a black leather jacket, black suit trousers on top of other black trousers and brown workman’s boots.
After three months of investigations, Dorset Police confirmed on Monday that he had now been identified as a 43-year-old man from Latvia.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "Officers who have been making enquiries to establish the identity of a man who was found in Weymouth are pleased to update that his identity has now been established.
"The man had been found in the town near the seafront on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
"Following public appeals, a member of the public has been able to supply information about his identity – a 43-year-old man from Latvia.
"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal or contacted us with information."
The force did not reveal his name or any information about how he ended up in Weymouth.
Police had earlier appealed to members of the public along with photographs when he was found to help them uncover the man's identity after several months without progress.
They even communicated the case with Interpol at one point in an attempt to discover any international leads.
Police Constable Becky Barnes, of Dorset Police, said at the time: "We have been continuing to conduct enquiries to try and establish the identity of this man, which have included contact with Interpol and other partner agencies.
"However, we have still been unable to confirm an identity for this man and he has not been able to tell us who he is or provide any information about where he is from or his family.
"He remains in the safe care of the health service and his appearance has changed somewhat since he was first found as he has now cut his hair and beard."
He was described as being about 5ft 9in tall and of slim build.
