BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) is trying to locate the family of a man who died after being hit by a train in Cheshire.

David Baddiley, 60, died on Wednesday, December 5, when he was struck by a train as it passed through Congleton Station.

Police say there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, but BTP officers are in the process of compiling a report for the coroner and have been unable to locate David’s next-of-kin.

PC Mel Dodd said: “David was known in the local area, but not well enough for his neighbours to be able to identify his next-of-kin.

“We want to be able to deliver the news of his death to the right people, enabling them to say goodbye in the right way.

“We have worked with Cheshire police during our investigation, but have so far been unable to shed any light on where his family might be.”

PC Dodd added: “David lived at Sheldon Road, Congleton, and to the best of our knowledge had lived in the area for about 20 years.”

If you recognise David and have any information about his family, call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40.