British pensioner stuck in Spanish hospital months after horror crash for tragic reason

Stephen handiest is aware of his first name – and no person has reported him missing (Image: )

A 71-year-aged British man has been confined to a Spanish hospital for extra than two months following a abominable cycling accident that resulted in excessive amnesia.

Stephen was once rushed to Torrevieja Hospital on September 24 after suffering a stroke while cycling in Alicante, located on the Costa Blanca, according to experiences by Olive Press.

The incident left him with indispensable reminiscence loss, handiest ready to be aware his first name and age, but no various non-public crucial points or information about his family.

No  missing persons experiences contain been filed that match Stephen’s name or description.

In an attempt to peek his identification and home handle, Stephen requested that his characterize and fable be shared online, the MailOnline finds.

The native police force circulated an charm online which be taught: “We request your help in identifying the man in the photo.

“Resulting from an error, we haven’t been ready to precisely title him, so we inquire of that any individual who believes they are going to present any information of interest to contact the Police on +34 696 465 481.”

Investigators are currently trying to reach Steve Presland, a passionate cyclist from the UK, whose photograph bears a striking resemblance to Stephen.

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This theory was suggested by former friends who were convinced it was him in the picture.

However, this line of inquiry seems to have hit a roadblock as friends of Presland reported that he denies being the man in the hospital. It is understood that he has not yet spoken directly to either the media or the Spanish police.

The Foreign Office informed the Olive Press this week that it “stands ready to fortify British nationals in one other nation 24/7”.