Police try to identify mystery man after choking incident

NORTH PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man hospitalized after a choking incident.

It was December 12th at 6:00 p.m. when the man was admitted to Temple University Hospital.

Police say he choked on the some food, lost consciousness and was admitted to the hospital in critical condition.

He has not regained consciousness since.

Neither the police nor hospital staff have been able to identify him.

Police have distributed two pictures of the man.

Anyone who recognizes him is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department East Detective Division at 215-686-3243 / 3244 or simply call 911.