A hospital in Cambridgeshire in the UK has launched an appeal for help identifying an amnesia sufferer who is unable to remember any details about his life, including his name and age.
The man, believed to be aged in his early 20s, was found in a park near Peterborough bus station at 6am on May 18th. He told police he had no memory of who he was or how he came to be there.
He was not carrying any personal documents, a phone or a wallet. Experts at the Cavell Centre at Peterborough City Hospital say the man, who they have named 'Robert', is suffering from a very severe case of amnesia.
Robert said "The last few weeks have been truly horrible. I go through so many different emotions. At times I am angry, frustrated, depressed, lost and confused. I just need to find out my name and I hope someone out there will recognise me and help".
Robert is 5-foot-9- inches tall, weighs 13 stone and has dark hair and blue eyes. His accent is thought to be eastern European, although he speaks English. He also understands some Lithuanian and Russian.
Despite efforts to help him regain his memory, doctors say he has made little improvement over the last two months and are now calling for help.
Dr. Manaan Kar Ray, clinical director of acute care at the Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, said "Clearly this is very upsetting for him as he cannot recall any details of his life including his own name, age, where he is from, or what he does for a job".
"We have made strenuous efforts to help him with his memory - including taking him back to where he was found - but nothing has been successful so far".
"Our staff have spent a lot of time with him, helping him to recall day-to-day activities, and he can use a computer and play football and basketball, but we are still no closer to finding out who he is".
"Understandably, he is now getting very frustrated and I hope this appeal will mean someone will recognise him and come forward".
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Cambridge and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust on 00-44-1733-776014 between 8am and 8pm. Lines are open every day.
