A JOGGER is in 'serious condition' in hospital after he was found collapsed in Runcorn this morning.

He was found by a member of the public on the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal, near Astmoor Industrial Estate, at around 6.45am on Tuesday, May 21.

He was taken to Warrington District General Hospital, where he is in a serious condition.

Cheshire Police have now confirmed they have identified the man.

A police spokesman said: "We have identified our jogger who was found collapsed today.

"Thank you ever so much for your help and concern."