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Ryan Merrifield

Police beg for help identifying man five years after he collapsed and died at McDonald's

Police are begging for help to identify a man who collapsed at a McDonald's and later died five years ago.

The rough sleeper, known locally as 'Elliot', passed away at Lincoln County Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire, on April 11 2018.

CCTV shows him standing at the tills in the restaurant wearing a dark cap.

He is believed to be in his late 50s or 60s - though investigators have been unable to establish his surname or trace any of his family.

Lincolnshire Police said in a Facebook post they believe Elliot has a daughter living in Wrangle and he may originate from the Carlisle area.

Elliot was homeless and regularly visited the same McDonald's night and day, often sleeping near an Aldi supermarket on Queen Street.

Police have now released this photo of Elliot's body in hospital (Pollice handout)

He is also said to have visited local betting shops.

He is described as white and of medium build, around 5ft5in tall, with dark but greying hair.

Elliot often wore a black baseball cap and reading glasses.

Police originally released the CCTV - which is of poor quality - and an e-fit photo following his death.

They have now also provided a photo of his body taken in hospital.

If anyone who recognises Elliot and knows his surname, or any details about him, there are a number of ways to report it.

  • Email force.control@lincs.pnn.police.uk and give the reference/incident No. 413 of 11 April 2018 in the subject box.
  • Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference/incident No. 413 of 11 April 2018.
  • Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk
  • David Stocking, Coroner’s Services Manager at Lincs.coroner@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Tel: 01522 552500

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