A Carlisle man has been hospitalised after falling ill in Scarborough, and concerned members of public are hoping to help his family track him down.

Passers by found the man unwell in a bus shelter, and alerted paramedics.

He is now in hospital.

The man is believed to be 77 years old, and from Carlisle.

An eyewitness described him as having difficulty speaking, and unable to provide further details on his identity.