Witness details requested

Tasmania Police received a report of a concern for welfare at approximately 10pm on Friday 4 September 2015.

The female caller was concerned about a man she’d observed sitting on the roadway on Warwick Street, Hobart.

The man had suffered head injury and later died in hospital.  Police would like to piece together his movements prior to the call being received.

It is believed the 60 year old man from Hobart may have been in the area between Campbell Street and Paternoster Row possibly between 9.45pm and 10pm when he was injured, possibly as the result of a fall.

He was wearing a black puffer jacket and black jeans and is described as being 180cm tall, medium build, clean shaven, and bald.  He may have been wearing a beanie.

Police would like to speak to anyone who may have been on Warwick Street, Hobart at the time of the incident or anyone who can provide details as to the man’s movements that evening.

In particular Police would appreciate the opportunity to speak with the initial caller again.  She gave her name as Emily however left no other contact details.

Anyone who may be able to assist with information in relation to the man is asked to phone the Hobart CIB on 6173 2603, the Police Assistance line on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.