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Antony Thrower

Mystery surrounds man found in Dorset who can't remember who he is or where he came from

Mystery surrounds a man who claims to have no memory of who he is or where he comes from, months after he was found with a black motorcycle helmet and two pairs of trousers.

The man, aged in his 40s, arrived in Weymouth, Dorset in September and police are still struggling to find his identity, despite appeals and involving Interpol.

He has an Eastern European accent and it is believed his first language is Latvian, according to investigating officers involved in the case.

When he was first found he was wearing a black motorcycle helmet with no visor and two pairs of suit trousers.

He is believed to be in his 40s and be from Latvia (Dorset Police)

Police Constable Becky Barnes, of Dorset Police, said: "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.

“I am therefore issuing updated images of the man in case it might assist anyone who has information relating to his identity."

The man was found with long straggly hair and beard (PA)
He was also wearing a motorcycle helmet (PA)

"The man was found in the town near the seafront on Wednesday 28 September 2022 and is described as five feet nine inches tall and of slim build.

"When he was found he had long, curly matted brown hair and a long brown beard.

“He speaks with an Eastern European accent, and it is believed his first language is Latvian."

Several people have shared speculation on the stranger, with some believing he is an immigrant while others believe he may have dementia or a brain injury.

Another added: "How sad. Somebody's father, son or husband.”

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