Kennington Man
On 2nd February 2004, an unidentified man was taken ill on Kennington Lane, Lambeth, London and transferred to hospital where he later died. Do you recognise him?
What We Know
On Monday 2nd February 2004, a man was taken to hospital from the Kennington Lane area of Lambeth, London. He died six days later without regaining consciousness and remains unidentified.
It is possible that he was found near a bus stop on the 322 route along Kennington Lane, or that he had been travelling on that bus, but this has not been confirmed.
The cause and circumstances of his death are not publicly available.
He had distinctive features on his right hand and left ear that may help someone recognise him.
Age and Appearance
Aged 50-60 years old.
White.
Between 5'4" and 5'6" (162 – 167cm) tall.
Collar-length ginger hair turning grey.
Facial stubble.
Blue eyes.
Kennington Man had two distinctive features:
A deformed left earlobe
The middle and ring fingers of his right hand joined up to the first joint, forming a 'V' shape.
Living depiction of Kennington Man without glasses by Forensic Artist Hew Morrison
Living depiction of Kennington Man wearing similar glasses to those found in his possession by Forensic Artist Hew Morrison
Possessions
He was dressed for the cold February weather.
He wore a bronze-coloured quilted leather jacket, fur-lined, with a 'Gurtex' label, over a green crewneck knitted jumper size L, and a yellow shirt.
He also wore beige wool trousers with a brown leather belt and well-worn blue marine style loafers with a white mountain motif on the side and white soles.
He had a pair of gold-coloured metal-rimmed glasses with him, although it is not known whether he was wearing them.
He was also carrying a set of keys on a plastic key ring. The key fob was plastic with an image of a historical figure and may possibly have been from a pub called the 'Duke of Clarence'.
He had some small change, menthol cigarettes and a blue breath-freshener.
An image of Kennington Man’s clothing and possessions
Questions you can ask yourself
We’re confident that after over 20 years, Kennington Man’s identity can be found thanks to just one person with one piece of information.
You may have family, friends or neighbours who might be able to recall meeting or seeing him in the early 2000’s. If you could share our appeal with them or talk to them about this case, it may jog someone’s memory. The smallest piece of information could solve this case.
Were you in or around Kennington Lane on the rainy morning of 2nd February 2004, or were you travelling on the 322 bus? Did you see a man who needed medical care or anything connected to this incident?
Did you work in healthcare at the time, in a hospital, the ambulance service, pharmacy or health centre in or near Lambeth? Do you remember treating, seeing or hearing about a man who matches his description?
Did you know a man with these distinctive features to the fingers of his right hand and left ear and who went missing or you lost contact in 2004?
Do any of his clothes or belongings look familiar? For example, the fur-lined leather jacket with a “Gurtex” label or the 'Duke of Clarence' key ring?
Does he remind you of anyone you once knew, or someone you have lost touch with?
Do you have any other information that could help our team return his identity to Kennington Man?
There is always hope, and you could be the person that makes the difference.
No matter how seemingly small the information you have, it really may be the answer we need. Information provided can be submitted anonymously, and submissions will be treated in confidence. Everything we receive will be reviewed by our dedicated team of volunteers. Please do not use this form for emergency assistance in locating a person. Please call 999.