Police are appealing for help tracing the family of an 81-year-old man who died on the railway in Eltham.

Colin Riddett, 81, was pronounced dead at the scene, after officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks shortly before 10pm on September 8.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious.

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

Despite extensive enquiries, officers have been unable to trace Mr Riddett’s next of kin or any other family members to inform them.

They are appealing for any relatives or anyone who may have information about Mr Riddett’s family to come forward and assist 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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