Coroner's officer thanks public for help in trying to trace family of Sunderland man Ian Almond

A coroner’s officer has thanked the public for their support after appealing for help to trace the family of a Sunderland man who collapsed in the street – despite coming up empty-handed.
By Kevin Clark
Published 25th Apr 2022, 16:07 BST
Updated 28th Apr 2022, 10:25 BST
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Neville Dixon appealed for help earlier this week to trace the family of Ian Thomas Richard Almond, who was found in Lawrence Street, Sunderland, on Sunday, April 24. He had collapsed just two days after his 77th birthday.

Mr Almond was taken ill shortly after leaving a local shop and efforts by members of the public to revive him were unsuccessful.

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Mr Dixon said there had been no luck in tracing Mr Almond’s family.

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“We had a great response to the announcement,” he said.

"Unfortunately it would appear as though he has plenty of friends but no known next-of-kin.

"I would like to thank readers for their much appreciated and timely responses.”

Anyone with any helpful information can contact Mr Dixon on 07835 278237 or via e-mail on [email protected]