Mystery man hit by train in Melbourne last month identified
Police say they have identified the man who was hit by a train in Melbourne several weeks ago.
Earlier this week, police found themselves in a "very rare" situation after they were unable to figure out the identity of a man who had been in hospital for more than a month.
He was critically injured when he was hit by a train between Royal Park and Jewell railway stations in Brunswick about 6.33pm on July 7.
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Police are trying to identify this man, who is in a Melbourne hospital after being hit by a train. Victoria Police
The man, who is believed to be around 65 to 75-years-old, was taken to hospital with life-threatening head injuries and is still in a serious condition.
Police were previously unable to establish his identity despite "extensive enquiries".
The man had no phone, wallet or cards on him at the time of the incident.
Senior Constable Dean Pilati said the man was non-communicative, but had been able able to mumble the names "Roy" and "Ryan" and "Coburg".
The man was hit by a metro train. The Age
He said it was not clear whether the man was referring to himself or someone he knows.
Senior Constable Pilati said police had door knocked people, checked missing persons data bases, checked the man's DNA and checked with local homeless shelters, to no avail.
He said it was "very rare" for police to be in this situation. He also said it was possible the man was from overseas.
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