Appeal to trace good samaritan after death of Barrow man

The South Cumbrian coroner is appealing for information to trace a member of the public who came to the aid of a man who had fallen in Barrow last year.

On the evening of 30th November 2010 Edward Burns, of Marsden Street, Barrow, was out walking his dog on Foundry Street when he slipped and fell on the ice. A member of the public came to the aid of Mr Burns and rang for an ambulance. He was taken to FGH and transferred to Preston Royal but despite medical attention he sadly died on 10th December from severe head injuries.

There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and an inquest has been opened by HM Coroner for South Cumbria Ian Smith. As part of this Mr Smith is keen to speak with the member of the public who helped Mr Burns. Anyone with information to help trace this person is asked to contact Coroners Officer Liz Gaskell at Barrow Police Station on 01229 848868.